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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.58, 10,935.96 and 2,096.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.58, 10,935.96 and 2,096.50 is: 3,144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.58 : 10,935.96 = 2,096.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.58/10,935.96 = 2,096.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.58x = 10,935.96 × 2,096.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.58x = 22,927,240.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927,240.14/7,290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.78

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