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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.52, 10,912.80 and 2,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.52, 10,912.80 and 2,082 is: 3,122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.52 : 10,912.80 = 2,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.52/10,912.80 = 2,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.52x = 10,912.80 × 2,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.52x = 22,720,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720,449.60/7,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.00

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