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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.24, 10,964.67 and 2,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.24, 10,964.67 and 2,045.72 is: 3,068.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.24 : 10,964.67 = 2,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.24/10,964.67 = 2,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.24x = 10,964.67 × 2,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.24x = 22,430,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,430,644.71/7,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.39

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