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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.18, 10,923.04 and 2,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.18, 10,923.04 and 2,017.52 is: 3,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.18 : 10,923.04 = 2,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.18/10,923.04 = 2,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.18x = 10,923.04 × 2,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.18x = 22,037,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037,451.66/7,282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.22

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