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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.61, 10,892.88 and 2,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.61, 10,892.88 and 2,331.60 is: 3,497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.61 : 10,892.88 = 2,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.61/10,892.88 = 2,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.61x = 10,892.88 × 2,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.61x = 25,397,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,397,839.01/7,262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.07

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