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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.25, 10,882.97 and 2,324.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.25, 10,882.97 and 2,324.39 is: 3,487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.25 : 10,882.97 = 2,324.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.25/10,882.97 = 2,324.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.25x = 10,882.97 × 2,324.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.25x = 25,296,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,296,209.32/7,254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.09

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