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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.22, 10,882.85 and 2,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.22, 10,882.85 and 2,325.20 is: 3,487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.22 : 10,882.85 = 2,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.22/10,882.85 = 2,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.22x = 10,882.85 × 2,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.22x = 25,304,736.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304,736.78/7,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.80

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