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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.32, 10,880.92 and 2,324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.32, 10,880.92 and 2,324.46 is: 3,486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.32 : 10,880.92 = 2,324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.32/10,880.92 = 2,324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.32x = 10,880.92 × 2,324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.32x = 25,292,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,292,263.30/7,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.99

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