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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.08, 10,910.04 and 2,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.08, 10,910.04 and 2,656 is: 3,983.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.08 : 10,910.04 = 2,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.08/10,910.04 = 2,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.08x = 10,910.04 × 2,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.08x = 28,977,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,977,066.24/7,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.61

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