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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.41, 10,946.33 and 2,854.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.41, 10,946.33 and 2,854.89 is: 4,282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.41 : 10,946.33 = 2,854.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.41/10,946.33 = 2,854.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.41x = 10,946.33 × 2,854.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.41x = 31,250,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,250,553.78/7,297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.42

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