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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.58, 10,947.96 and 2,104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.58, 10,947.96 and 2,104.50 is: 3,156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.58 : 10,947.96 = 2,104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.58/10,947.96 = 2,104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.58x = 10,947.96 × 2,104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.58x = 23,039,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039,981.82/7,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.78

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