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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.40, 10,883.90 and 2,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.40, 10,883.90 and 2,324.20 is: 3,486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.40 : 10,883.90 = 2,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.40/10,883.90 = 2,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.40x = 10,883.90 × 2,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.40x = 25,296,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,296,360.38/7,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.56

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