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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.98, 10,988.27 and 2,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.98, 10,988.27 and 2,131.70 is: 3,197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.98 : 10,988.27 = 2,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.98/10,988.27 = 2,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.98x = 10,988.27 × 2,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.98x = 23,423,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,423,695.16/7,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.78

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