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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.85, 10,930.59 and 2,607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.85, 10,930.59 and 2,607.59 is: 3,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.85 : 10,930.59 = 2,607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.85/10,930.59 = 2,607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.85x = 10,930.59 × 2,607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.85x = 28,502,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502,429.49/7,288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.42

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