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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.78, 10,945.74 and 2,033.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.78, 10,945.74 and 2,033.18 is: 3,049.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.78 : 10,945.74 = 2,033.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.78/10,945.74 = 2,033.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.78x = 10,945.74 × 2,033.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.78x = 22,254,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,659.65/7,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.51

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