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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.08, 10,892.08 and 2,331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.08, 10,892.08 and 2,331.08 is: 3,496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.08 : 10,892.08 = 2,331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.08/10,892.08 = 2,331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.08x = 10,892.08 × 2,331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.08x = 25,390,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,390,299.15/7,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.29

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