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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.42, 10,949.25 and 2,104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.42, 10,949.25 and 2,104.31 is: 3,156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.42 : 10,949.25 = 2,104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.42/10,949.25 = 2,104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.42x = 10,949.25 × 2,104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.42x = 23,040,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,040,616.27/7,298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.93

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