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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.20, 10,922.46 and 2,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.20, 10,922.46 and 2,017.60 is: 3,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.20 : 10,922.46 = 2,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.20/10,922.46 = 2,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.20x = 10,922.46 × 2,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.20x = 22,037,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037,155.30/7,282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.17

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