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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.51, 10,924.74 and 2,018.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.51, 10,924.74 and 2,018.30 is: 3,026.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.51 : 10,924.74 = 2,018.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.51/10,924.74 = 2,018.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.51x = 10,924.74 × 2,018.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.51x = 22,049,348.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,049,348.12/7,284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.88

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