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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,300.80, 10,952.52 and 2,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,300.80, 10,952.52 and 2,370 is: 3,555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,300.80 : 10,952.52 = 2,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,300.80/10,952.52 = 2,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,300.80x = 10,952.52 × 2,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,300.80x = 25,957,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,957,472.40/7,300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.43

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