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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.58, 10,983.96 and 2,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.58, 10,983.96 and 2,129.76 is: 3,194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.58 : 10,983.96 = 2,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.58/10,983.96 = 2,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.58x = 10,983.96 × 2,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.58x = 23,393,198.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,393,198.65/7,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.67

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