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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.86, 10,925.40 and 2,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.86, 10,925.40 and 2,089.52 is: 3,133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.86 : 10,925.40 = 2,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.86/10,925.40 = 2,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.86x = 10,925.40 × 2,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.86x = 22,828,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,828,841.81/7,284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.74

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