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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.05, 10,880.89 and 2,323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.05, 10,880.89 and 2,323.49 is: 3,485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.05 : 10,880.89 = 2,323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.05/10,880.89 = 2,323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.05x = 10,880.89 × 2,323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.05x = 25,281,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,281,578.89/7,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.17

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