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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.44, 10,908.88 and 2,341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.44, 10,908.88 and 2,341.14 is: 3,512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.44 : 10,908.88 = 2,341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.44/10,908.88 = 2,341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.44x = 10,908.88 × 2,341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.44x = 25,539,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539,215.32/7,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.26

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