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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.65, 10,905.62 and 2,340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.65, 10,905.62 and 2,340.18 is: 3,510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.65 : 10,905.62 = 2,340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.65/10,905.62 = 2,340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.65x = 10,905.62 × 2,340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.65x = 25,521,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,521,113.81/7,270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.16

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