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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.92, 10,990.68 and 2,131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.92, 10,990.68 and 2,131.84 is: 3,198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.92 : 10,990.68 = 2,131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.92/10,990.68 = 2,131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.92x = 10,990.68 × 2,131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.92x = 23,430,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,430,371.25/7,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.28

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