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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.73, 10,939.08 and 2,098.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.73, 10,939.08 and 2,098.59 is: 3,147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.73 : 10,939.08 = 2,098.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.73/10,939.08 = 2,098.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.73x = 10,939.08 × 2,098.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.73x = 22,956,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,956,643.90/7,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.88

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