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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.94, 10,955.22 and 2,618.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.94, 10,955.22 and 2,618.74 is: 3,928.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.94 : 10,955.22 = 2,618.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.94/10,955.22 = 2,618.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.94x = 10,955.22 × 2,618.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.94x = 28,688,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,688,872.82/7,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.94

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