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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.16, 10,938.80 and 2,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.16, 10,938.80 and 2,098.44 is: 3,147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.16 : 10,938.80 = 2,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.16/10,938.80 = 2,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.16x = 10,938.80 × 2,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.16x = 22,954,415.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,954,415.47/7,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.82

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