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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.70, 10,912.05 and 2,080.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.70, 10,912.05 and 2,080.62 is: 3,120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.70 : 10,912.05 = 2,080.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.70/10,912.05 = 2,080.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.70x = 10,912.05 × 2,080.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.70x = 22,703,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703,829.47/7,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.93

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