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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.46, 10,920.60 and 2,086.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.46, 10,920.60 and 2,086.38 is: 3,129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.46 : 10,920.60 = 2,086.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.46/10,920.60 = 2,086.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.46x = 10,920.60 × 2,086.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.46x = 22,784,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,521.43/7,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.54

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