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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.24, 10,710.36 and 1,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.24, 10,710.36 and 1,946.88 is: 2,920.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.24 : 10,710.36 = 1,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.24/10,710.36 = 1,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.24x = 10,710.36 × 1,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.24x = 20,851,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,851,785.68/7,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.32

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