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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.41, 10,892.46 and 2,641.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.41, 10,892.46 and 2,641.41 is: 3,963.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.41 : 10,892.46 = 2,641.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.41/10,892.46 = 2,641.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.41x = 10,892.46 × 2,641.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.41x = 28,771,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,771,452.77/7,258.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.88

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