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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.17, 10,932.28 and 2,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.17, 10,932.28 and 2,023.59 is: 3,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.17 : 10,932.28 = 2,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.17/10,932.28 = 2,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.17x = 10,932.28 × 2,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.17x = 22,122,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,499.80/7,288.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.40

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