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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.77, 10,957.94 and 2,920.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.77, 10,957.94 and 2,920.45 is: 4,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.77 : 10,957.94 = 2,920.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.77/10,957.94 = 2,920.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.77x = 10,957.94 × 2,920.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.77x = 32,002,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002,101.27/7,301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.79

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