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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.22, 10,878.35 and 2,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.22, 10,878.35 and 2,322.20 is: 3,483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.22 : 10,878.35 = 2,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.22/10,878.35 = 2,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.22x = 10,878.35 × 2,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.22x = 25,261,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261,638.37/7,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.30

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