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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.47, 10,940.40 and 2,028.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.47, 10,940.40 and 2,028.87 is: 3,043.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.47 : 10,940.40 = 2,028.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.47/10,940.40 = 2,028.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.47x = 10,940.40 × 2,028.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.47x = 22,196,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,196,649.35/7,293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.36

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