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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.80, 10,859.76 and 2,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.80, 10,859.76 and 2,621.28 is: 3,931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.80 : 10,859.76 = 2,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.80/10,859.76 = 2,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.80x = 10,859.76 × 2,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.80x = 28,466,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,466,471.69/7,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.40

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