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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.98, 11,099.90 and 1,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.98, 11,099.90 and 1,853.28 is: 2,779.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.98 : 11,099.90 = 1,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.98/11,099.90 = 1,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.98x = 11,099.90 × 1,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.98x = 20,571,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571,213.41/7,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.90

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