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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.40, 10,922.44 and 2,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.40, 10,922.44 and 2,897.84 is: 4,347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.40 : 10,922.44 = 2,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.40/10,922.44 = 2,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.40x = 10,922.44 × 2,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.40x = 31,651,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,651,483.53/7,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.49

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