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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.15, 10,879.79 and 2,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.15, 10,879.79 and 2,322.68 is: 3,484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.15 : 10,879.79 = 2,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.15/10,879.79 = 2,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.15x = 10,879.79 × 2,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.15x = 25,270,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,270,270.64/7,253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.04

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