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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.78, 10,945.40 and 2,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.78, 10,945.40 and 2,854.26 is: 4,281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.78 : 10,945.40 = 2,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.78/10,945.40 = 2,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.78x = 10,945.40 × 2,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.78x = 31,241,017.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,241,017.40/7,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.48

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