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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.24, 10,907.04 and 2,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.24, 10,907.04 and 2,651.84 is: 3,976.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.24 : 10,907.04 = 2,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.24/10,907.04 = 2,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.24x = 10,907.04 × 2,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.24x = 28,923,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923,724.95/7,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.19

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