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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.92, 10,879.38 and 2,322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.92, 10,879.38 and 2,322.54 is: 3,483.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.92 : 10,879.38 = 2,322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.92/10,879.38 = 2,322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.92x = 10,879.38 × 2,322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.92x = 25,267,795.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,267,795.23/7,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.81

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