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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.34, 10,950.49 and 2,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.34, 10,950.49 and 2,106 is: 3,158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.34 : 10,950.49 = 2,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.34/10,950.49 = 2,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.34x = 10,950.49 × 2,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.34x = 23,061,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,061,734.57/7,301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.56

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