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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.28, 10,902.56 and 2,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.28, 10,902.56 and 2,074.28 is: 3,111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.28 : 10,902.56 = 2,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.28/10,902.56 = 2,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.28x = 10,902.56 × 2,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.28x = 22,614,962.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,962.16/7,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.46

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