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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.88, 10,949.17 and 2,619.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.88, 10,949.17 and 2,619.37 is: 3,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.88 : 10,949.17 = 2,619.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.88/10,949.17 = 2,619.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.88x = 10,949.17 × 2,619.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.88x = 28,679,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,679,927.42/7,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.36

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