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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.27, 10,940.74 and 2,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.27, 10,940.74 and 2,029.05 is: 3,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.27 : 10,940.74 = 2,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.27/10,940.74 = 2,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.27x = 10,940.74 × 2,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.27x = 22,199,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,199,303.42/7,295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.97

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