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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.72, 10,934.89 and 2,610.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.72, 10,934.89 and 2,610.46 is: 3,914.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.72 : 10,934.89 = 2,610.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.72/10,934.89 = 2,610.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.72x = 10,934.89 × 2,610.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.72x = 28,545,092.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,545,092.95/7,291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.73

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