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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.57, 10,957.96 and 2,920.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.57, 10,957.96 and 2,920.37 is: 4,382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.57 : 10,957.96 = 2,920.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.57/10,957.96 = 2,920.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.57x = 10,957.96 × 2,920.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.57x = 32,001,285.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,001,285.55/7,302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.19

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