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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.97, 10,854.19 and 2,492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.97, 10,854.19 and 2,492.08 is: 3,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.97 : 10,854.19 = 2,492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.97/10,854.19 = 2,492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.97x = 10,854.19 × 2,492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.97x = 27,049,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049,497.35/7,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.20

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