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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.42, 10,889.46 and 2,065.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.42, 10,889.46 and 2,065.08 is: 3,097.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.42 : 10,889.46 = 2,065.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.42/10,889.46 = 2,065.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.42x = 10,889.46 × 2,065.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.42x = 22,487,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,487,606.06/7,260.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.29

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