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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.89, 10,924.40 and 2,088.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.89, 10,924.40 and 2,088.77 is: 3,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.89 : 10,924.40 = 2,088.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.89/10,924.40 = 2,088.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.89x = 10,924.40 × 2,088.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.89x = 22,818,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,818,509.59/7,282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.17

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