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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.68, 10,930.02 and 2,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.68, 10,930.02 and 2,092.40 is: 3,138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.68 : 10,930.02 = 2,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.68/10,930.02 = 2,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.68x = 10,930.02 × 2,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.68x = 22,869,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,869,973.85/7,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.17

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