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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.24, 10,920.96 and 2,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.24, 10,920.96 and 2,351.16 is: 3,525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.24 : 10,920.96 = 2,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.24/10,920.96 = 2,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.24x = 10,920.96 × 2,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.24x = 25,676,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,676,924.31/7,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.00

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