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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.98, 11,024.13 and 2,154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.98, 11,024.13 and 2,154.90 is: 3,232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.98 : 11,024.13 = 2,154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.98/11,024.13 = 2,154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.98x = 11,024.13 × 2,154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.98x = 23,755,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,755,897.74/7,348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.54

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