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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.76, 10,882.86 and 2,323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.76, 10,882.86 and 2,323.16 is: 3,484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.76 : 10,882.86 = 2,323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.76/10,882.86 = 2,323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.76x = 10,882.86 × 2,323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.76x = 25,282,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,282,625.04/7,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.97

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