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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.40, 10,853.10 and 1,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.40, 10,853.10 and 1,970.40 is: 2,955.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.40 : 10,853.10 = 1,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.40/10,853.10 = 1,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.40x = 10,853.10 × 1,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.40x = 21,384,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,384,948.24/7,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.60

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