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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.68, 10,924.08 and 2,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.68, 10,924.08 and 2,601.92 is: 3,903.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.68 : 10,924.08 = 2,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.68/10,924.08 = 2,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.68x = 10,924.08 × 2,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.68x = 28,423,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,423,582.23/7,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.44

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