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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.88, 10,878.24 and 2,322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.88, 10,878.24 and 2,322.02 is: 3,482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.88 : 10,878.24 = 2,322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.88/10,878.24 = 2,322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.88x = 10,878.24 × 2,322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.88x = 25,259,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,259,490.84/7,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.68

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