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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.78, 10,924.74 and 2,603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.78, 10,924.74 and 2,603.80 is: 3,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.78 : 10,924.74 = 2,603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.78/10,924.74 = 2,603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.78x = 10,924.74 × 2,603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.78x = 28,445,838.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445,838.01/7,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.90

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