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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.24, 10,910.25 and 2,078.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.24, 10,910.25 and 2,078.52 is: 3,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.24 : 10,910.25 = 2,078.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.24/10,910.25 = 2,078.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.24x = 10,910.25 × 2,078.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.24x = 22,677,172.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,677,172.83/7,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.32

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