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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.97, 10,928.86 and 2,091.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.97, 10,928.86 and 2,091.85 is: 3,137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.97 : 10,928.86 = 2,091.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.97/10,928.86 = 2,091.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.97x = 10,928.86 × 2,091.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.97x = 22,861,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861,503.24/7,285.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.74

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