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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.36, 10,974.80 and 2,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.36, 10,974.80 and 2,122 is: 3,182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.36 : 10,974.80 = 2,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.36/10,974.80 = 2,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.36x = 10,974.80 × 2,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.36x = 23,288,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,288,525.60/7,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.64

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