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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.20, 10,921.08 and 2,897.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.20, 10,921.08 and 2,897.48 is: 4,345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.20 : 10,921.08 = 2,897.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.20/10,921.08 = 2,897.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.20x = 10,921.08 × 2,897.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.20x = 31,643,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,643,610.88/7,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.93

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