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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.20, 10,923.96 and 2,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.20, 10,923.96 and 2,018.60 is: 3,027.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.20 : 10,923.96 = 2,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.20/10,923.96 = 2,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.20x = 10,923.96 × 2,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.20x = 22,051,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,051,105.66/7,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.67

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