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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270, 10,904.76 and 2,339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270, 10,904.76 and 2,339.92 is: 3,509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270 : 10,904.76 = 2,339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270/10,904.76 = 2,339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270x = 10,904.76 × 2,339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270x = 25,516,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516,266.02/7,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.80

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