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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.28, 10,541.40 and 2,648.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.28, 10,541.40 and 2,648.22 is: 3,970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.28 : 10,541.40 = 2,648.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.28/10,541.40 = 2,648.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.28x = 10,541.40 × 2,648.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.28x = 27,915,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915,946.31/7,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.25

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