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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.30, 10,785.04 and 2,258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.30, 10,785.04 and 2,258.48 is: 3,388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.30 : 10,785.04 = 2,258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.30/10,785.04 = 2,258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.30x = 10,785.04 × 2,258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.30x = 24,357,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357,773.00/7,189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.06

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