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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.22, 10,920.27 and 2,086.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.22, 10,920.27 and 2,086.10 is: 3,129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.22 : 10,920.27 = 2,086.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.22/10,920.27 = 2,086.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.22x = 10,920.27 × 2,086.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.22x = 22,780,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,780,775.25/7,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.13

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