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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.33, 10,928.80 and 2,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.33, 10,928.80 and 2,604.24 is: 3,907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.33 : 10,928.80 = 2,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.33/10,928.80 = 2,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.33x = 10,928.80 × 2,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.33x = 28,461,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461,163.47/7,284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.18

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