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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.24, 10,949.40 and 2,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.24, 10,949.40 and 2,105.52 is: 3,158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.24 : 10,949.40 = 2,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.24/10,949.40 = 2,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.24x = 10,949.40 × 2,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.24x = 23,054,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054,180.69/7,299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.44

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