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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.60, 10,704.48 and 2,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.60, 10,704.48 and 2,520 is: 3,779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.60 : 10,704.48 = 2,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.60/10,704.48 = 2,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.60x = 10,704.48 × 2,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.60x = 26,975,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,975,289.60/7,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.32

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