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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.48, 10,987.52 and 2,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.48, 10,987.52 and 2,131.20 is: 3,197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.48 : 10,987.52 = 2,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.48/10,987.52 = 2,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.48x = 10,987.52 × 2,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.48x = 23,416,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416,602.62/7,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.03

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