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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.79, 10,882.15 and 2,324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.79, 10,882.15 and 2,324.11 is: 3,485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.79 : 10,882.15 = 2,324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.79/10,882.15 = 2,324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.79x = 10,882.15 × 2,324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.79x = 25,291,313.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,291,313.64/7,255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.67

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