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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.54, 10,892.16 and 2,331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.54, 10,892.16 and 2,331.56 is: 3,497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.54 : 10,892.16 = 2,331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.54/10,892.16 = 2,331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.54x = 10,892.16 × 2,331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.54x = 25,395,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,395,724.57/7,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.29

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