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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.58, 10,878.08 and 2,322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.58, 10,878.08 and 2,322.41 is: 3,481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.58 : 10,878.08 = 2,322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.58/10,878.08 = 2,322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.58x = 10,878.08 × 2,322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.58x = 25,263,295.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263,295.77/7,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.92

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