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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.41, 10,924.42 and 2,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.41, 10,924.42 and 2,601.32 is: 3,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.41 : 10,924.42 = 2,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.41/10,924.42 = 2,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.41x = 10,924.42 × 2,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.41x = 28,417,912.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,417,912.23/7,281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.80

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