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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,120.88, 10,681.35 and 2,190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,120.88, 10,681.35 and 2,190.49 is: 3,285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,120.88 : 10,681.35 = 2,190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,120.88/10,681.35 = 2,190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,120.88x = 10,681.35 × 2,190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,120.88x = 23,397,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,397,363.66/7,120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.74

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