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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.32, 10,937.58 and 2,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.32, 10,937.58 and 2,097.24 is: 3,146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.32 : 10,937.58 = 2,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.32/10,937.58 = 2,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.32x = 10,937.58 × 2,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.32x = 22,938,730.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,938,730.28/7,291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.03

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