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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,318.22, 10,975.37 and 2,052.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,318.22, 10,975.37 and 2,052.91 is: 3,078.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,318.22 : 10,975.37 = 2,052.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,318.22/10,975.37 = 2,052.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,318.22x = 10,975.37 × 2,052.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,318.22x = 22,531,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531,450.28/7,318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.82

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