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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.40, 10,946.61 and 2,852.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.40, 10,946.61 and 2,852.97 is: 4,279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.40 : 10,946.61 = 2,852.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.40/10,946.61 = 2,852.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.40x = 10,946.61 × 2,852.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.40x = 31,230,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,230,335.67/7,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.07

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