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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.68, 10,904.52 and 2,075.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.68, 10,904.52 and 2,075.40 is: 3,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.68 : 10,904.52 = 2,075.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.68/10,904.52 = 2,075.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.68x = 10,904.52 × 2,075.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.68x = 22,631,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,240.81/7,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.67

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