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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.98, 10,950.27 and 2,104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.98, 10,950.27 and 2,104.78 is: 3,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.98 : 10,950.27 = 2,104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.98/10,950.27 = 2,104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.98x = 10,950.27 × 2,104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.98x = 23,047,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,047,909.29/7,298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.69

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