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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.84, 10,971.63 and 2,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.84, 10,971.63 and 2,049.44 is: 3,073.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.84 : 10,971.63 = 2,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.84/10,971.63 = 2,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.84x = 10,971.63 × 2,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.84x = 22,485,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,485,642.53/7,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.98

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