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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.74, 10,878.91 and 2,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.74, 10,878.91 and 2,322.68 is: 3,483.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.74 : 10,878.91 = 2,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.74/10,878.91 = 2,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.74x = 10,878.91 × 2,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.74x = 25,268,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,268,166.48/7,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.95

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