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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.91, 10,912.92 and 2,081.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.91, 10,912.92 and 2,081.19 is: 3,121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.91 : 10,912.92 = 2,081.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.91/10,912.92 = 2,081.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.91x = 10,912.92 × 2,081.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.91x = 22,711,859.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,711,859.97/7,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.94

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