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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.40, 10,980.60 and 2,126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.40, 10,980.60 and 2,126.80 is: 3,190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.40 : 10,980.60 = 2,126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.40/10,980.60 = 2,126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.40x = 10,980.60 × 2,126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.40x = 23,353,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,353,540.08/7,320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.20

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