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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.44, 10,910.32 and 2,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.44, 10,910.32 and 2,341.60 is: 3,512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.44 : 10,910.32 = 2,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.44/10,910.32 = 2,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.44x = 10,910.32 × 2,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.44x = 25,547,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547,605.31/7,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.45

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