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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.40, 10,904.28 and 2,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.40, 10,904.28 and 2,075 is: 3,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.40 : 10,904.28 = 2,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.40/10,904.28 = 2,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.40x = 10,904.28 × 2,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.40x = 22,626,381
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626,381/7,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.12

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