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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.24, 10,941.84 and 2,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.24, 10,941.84 and 2,681.16 is: 4,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.24 : 10,941.84 = 2,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.24/10,941.84 = 2,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.24x = 10,941.84 × 2,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.24x = 29,336,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,336,823.73/7,299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.16

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