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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.24, 10,879.20 and 2,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.24, 10,879.20 and 2,637 is: 3,953.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.24 : 10,879.20 = 2,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.24/10,879.20 = 2,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.24x = 10,879.20 × 2,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.24x = 28,688,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,688,450.40/7,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.08

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