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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320, 10,980 and 2,126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320, 10,980 and 2,126.01 is: 3,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320 : 10,980 = 2,126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320/10,980 = 2,126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320x = 10,980 × 2,126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320x = 23,343,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,343,589.80/7,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.02

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