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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.20, 10,926.96 and 2,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.20, 10,926.96 and 2,020.60 is: 3,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.20 : 10,926.96 = 2,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.20/10,926.96 = 2,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.20x = 10,926.96 × 2,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.20x = 22,079,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,079,015.38/7,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.67

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