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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203.24, 10,798.38 and 2,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203.24, 10,798.38 and 2,583 is: 3,872.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.24 : 10,798.38 = 2,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.24/10,798.38 = 2,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.24x = 10,798.38 × 2,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.24x = 27,892,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892,215.54/7,203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.18

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