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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.45, 10,966.37 and 2,045.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.45, 10,966.37 and 2,045.46 is: 3,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.45 : 10,966.37 = 2,045.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.45/10,966.37 = 2,045.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.45x = 10,966.37 × 2,045.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.45x = 22,431,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431,260.95/7,310.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.38

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