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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302, 10,954.62 and 2,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302, 10,954.62 and 2,685 is: 4,028.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302 : 10,954.62 = 2,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302/10,954.62 = 2,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302x = 10,954.62 × 2,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302x = 29,413,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,413,154.70/7,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.10

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