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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.40, 10,902.90 and 2,073.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.40, 10,902.90 and 2,073.26 is: 3,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.40 : 10,902.90 = 2,073.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.40/10,902.90 = 2,073.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.40x = 10,902.90 × 2,073.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.40x = 22,604,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,604,546.45/7,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.40

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