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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.95, 10,910.43 and 2,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.95, 10,910.43 and 2,008.70 is: 3,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.95 : 10,910.43 = 2,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.95/10,910.43 = 2,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.95x = 10,910.43 × 2,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.95x = 21,915,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,915,767.10/7,274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.50

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