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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290, 10,936.86 and 2,095.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290, 10,936.86 and 2,095.89 is: 3,144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290 : 10,936.86 = 2,095.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290/10,936.86 = 2,095.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290x = 10,936.86 × 2,095.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290x = 22,922,455.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,455.51/7,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.37

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