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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.84, 10,923.34 and 2,601.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.84, 10,923.34 and 2,601.66 is: 3,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.84 : 10,923.34 = 2,601.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.84/10,923.34 = 2,601.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.84x = 10,923.34 × 2,601.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.84x = 28,418,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,418,810.24/7,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.70

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