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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.84, 10,874.46 and 2,319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.84, 10,874.46 and 2,319.72 is: 3,479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.84 : 10,874.46 = 2,319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.84/10,874.46 = 2,319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.84x = 10,874.46 × 2,319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.84x = 25,225,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,702.35/7,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.96

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