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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.76, 10,897.14 and 2,070.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.76, 10,897.14 and 2,070.50 is: 3,105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.76 : 10,897.14 = 2,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.76/10,897.14 = 2,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.76x = 10,897.14 × 2,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.76x = 22,562,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,528.37/7,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.75

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