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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.89, 10,936.42 and 2,905.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.89, 10,936.42 and 2,905.79 is: 4,358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.89 : 10,936.42 = 2,905.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.89/10,936.42 = 2,905.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.89x = 10,936.42 × 2,905.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.89x = 31,778,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,778,877.93/7,290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.71

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