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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.62, 10,883.30 and 2,322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.62, 10,883.30 and 2,322.94 is: 3,484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.62 : 10,883.30 = 2,322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.62/10,883.30 = 2,322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.62x = 10,883.30 × 2,322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.62x = 25,281,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,281,252.90/7,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.85

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