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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.86, 10,926.90 and 2,090.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.86, 10,926.90 and 2,090.52 is: 3,135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.86 : 10,926.90 = 2,090.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.86/10,926.90 = 2,090.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.86x = 10,926.90 × 2,090.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.86x = 22,842,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842,902.99/7,285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.24

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