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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.08, 10,908.16 and 2,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.08, 10,908.16 and 2,342 is: 3,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.08 : 10,908.16 = 2,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.08/10,908.16 = 2,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.08x = 10,908.16 × 2,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.08x = 25,546,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546,910.72/7,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.01

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