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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.74, 10,941 and 2,099.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.74, 10,941 and 2,099.02 is: 3,149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.74 : 10,941 = 2,099.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.74/10,941 = 2,099.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.74x = 10,941 × 2,099.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.74x = 22,965,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,965,377.82/7,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.07

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