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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.58, 10,932.96 and 2,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.58, 10,932.96 and 2,094.50 is: 3,141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.58 : 10,932.96 = 2,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.58/10,932.96 = 2,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.58x = 10,932.96 × 2,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.58x = 22,899,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899,084.72/7,288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.78

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