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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.42, 10,919.81 and 2,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.42, 10,919.81 and 2,349.91 is: 3,524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.42 : 10,919.81 = 2,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.42/10,919.81 = 2,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.42x = 10,919.81 × 2,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.42x = 25,660,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660,590.24/7,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.12

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