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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.56, 10,928.82 and 2,091.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.56, 10,928.82 and 2,091.48 is: 3,137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.56 : 10,928.82 = 2,091.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.56/10,928.82 = 2,091.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.56x = 10,928.82 × 2,091.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.56x = 22,857,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,857,408.45/7,285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.36

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