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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.42, 10,898.46 and 2,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.42, 10,898.46 and 2,070.28 is: 3,105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.42 : 10,898.46 = 2,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.42/10,898.46 = 2,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.42x = 10,898.46 × 2,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.42x = 22,562,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,863.77/7,264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.94

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