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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.41, 10,902.62 and 2,074.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.41, 10,902.62 and 2,074.29 is: 3,111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.41 : 10,902.62 = 2,074.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.41/10,902.62 = 2,074.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.41x = 10,902.62 × 2,074.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.41x = 22,615,148.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,148.27/7,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.43

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