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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.08, 10,839.96 and 2,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.08, 10,839.96 and 2,610 is: 3,914.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.08 : 10,839.96 = 2,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.08/10,839.96 = 2,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.08x = 10,839.96 × 2,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.08x = 28,292,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292,295.60/7,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.22

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