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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.70, 10,937.55 and 2,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.70, 10,937.55 and 2,026.70 is: 3,040.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.70 : 10,937.55 = 2,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.70/10,937.55 = 2,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.70x = 10,937.55 × 2,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.70x = 22,167,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,132.59/7,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.05

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