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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.22, 11,017.23 and 2,080.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.22, 11,017.23 and 2,080.89 is: 3,120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.22 : 11,017.23 = 2,080.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.22/11,017.23 = 2,080.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.22x = 11,017.23 × 2,080.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.22x = 22,925,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,925,643.73/7,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.74

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