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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.74, 10,937.49 and 2,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.74, 10,937.49 and 2,097.60 is: 3,146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.74 : 10,937.49 = 2,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.74/10,937.49 = 2,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.74x = 10,937.49 × 2,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.74x = 22,942,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,479.02/7,291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.37

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