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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.28, 10,950.54 and 2,104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.28, 10,950.54 and 2,104.75 is: 3,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.28 : 10,950.54 = 2,104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.28/10,950.54 = 2,104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.28x = 10,950.54 × 2,104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.28x = 23,048,149.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,048,149.07/7,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.59

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