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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.42, 10,892.54 and 2,066.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.42, 10,892.54 and 2,066.89 is: 3,100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.42 : 10,892.54 = 2,066.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.42/10,892.54 = 2,066.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.42x = 10,892.54 × 2,066.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.42x = 22,513,687.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,513,687.87/7,261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.45

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