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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.56, 10,940.57 and 2,362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.56, 10,940.57 and 2,362.19 is: 3,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.56 : 10,940.57 = 2,362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.56/10,940.57 = 2,362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.56x = 10,940.57 × 2,362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.56x = 25,843,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,843,705.05/7,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.85

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