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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.05, 10,938.32 and 2,360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.05, 10,938.32 and 2,360.70 is: 3,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.05 : 10,938.32 = 2,360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.05/10,938.32 = 2,360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.05x = 10,938.32 × 2,360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.05x = 25,822,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,822,080.22/7,291.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.61

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