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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.48, 10,949.50 and 2,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.48, 10,949.50 and 2,554.72 is: 3,832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.48 : 10,949.50 = 2,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.48/10,949.50 = 2,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.48x = 10,949.50 × 2,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.48x = 27,972,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,972,906.64/7,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.18

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