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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.36, 10,944.15 and 2,102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.36, 10,944.15 and 2,102.02 is: 3,152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.36 : 10,944.15 = 2,102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.36/10,944.15 = 2,102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.36x = 10,944.15 × 2,102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.36x = 23,004,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004,822.18/7,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.49

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