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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.44, 10,921.74 and 2,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.44, 10,921.74 and 2,088.60 is: 3,132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.44 : 10,921.74 = 2,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.44/10,921.74 = 2,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.44x = 10,921.74 × 2,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.44x = 22,811,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,811,146.16/7,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.35

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