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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.44, 10,890.90 and 2,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.44, 10,890.90 and 2,883 is: 4,322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.44 : 10,890.90 = 2,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.44/10,890.90 = 2,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.44x = 10,890.90 × 2,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.44x = 31,398,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,398,464.70/7,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.21

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