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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.94, 10,920.87 and 2,602.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.94, 10,920.87 and 2,602.85 is: 3,903.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.94 : 10,920.87 = 2,602.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.94/10,920.87 = 2,602.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.94x = 10,920.87 × 2,602.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.94x = 28,425,386.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,425,386.48/7,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.01

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