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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.70, 10,892.55 and 2,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.70, 10,892.55 and 2,644.10 is: 3,966.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.70 : 10,892.55 = 2,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.70/10,892.55 = 2,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.70x = 10,892.55 × 2,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.70x = 28,800,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,800,991.46/7,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.15

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