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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.60, 10,932.92 and 2,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.60, 10,932.92 and 2,094.36 is: 3,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.60 : 10,932.92 = 2,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.60/10,932.92 = 2,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.60x = 10,932.92 × 2,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.60x = 22,897,470.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897,470.33/7,288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.55

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