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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.42, 10,985.43 and 2,128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.42, 10,985.43 and 2,128.34 is: 3,193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.42 : 10,985.43 = 2,128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.42/10,985.43 = 2,128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.42x = 10,985.43 × 2,128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.42x = 23,380,730.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,380,730.09/7,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.03

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