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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.32, 10,948.08 and 2,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.32, 10,948.08 and 2,104.24 is: 3,156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.32 : 10,948.08 = 2,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.32/10,948.08 = 2,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.32x = 10,948.08 × 2,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.32x = 23,037,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037,387.86/7,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.53

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