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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.92, 10,906.91 and 2,077.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.92, 10,906.91 and 2,077.20 is: 3,115.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.92 : 10,906.91 = 2,077.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.92/10,906.91 = 2,077.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.92x = 10,906.91 × 2,077.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.92x = 22,655,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,655,833.45/7,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.95

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