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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.98, 10,980.26 and 2,055.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.98, 10,980.26 and 2,055.38 is: 3,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.98 : 10,980.26 = 2,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.98/10,980.26 = 2,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.98x = 10,980.26 × 2,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.98x = 22,568,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,568,549.33/7,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.72

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