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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.72, 10,921.02 and 2,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.72, 10,921.02 and 2,086.60 is: 3,129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.72 : 10,921.02 = 2,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.72/10,921.02 = 2,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.72x = 10,921.02 × 2,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.72x = 22,787,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,787,800.33/7,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.88

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