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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.55, 10,888.20 and 2,259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.55, 10,888.20 and 2,259.69 is: 3,390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.55 : 10,888.20 = 2,259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.55/10,888.20 = 2,259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.55x = 10,888.20 × 2,259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.55x = 24,603,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603,956.66/7,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.59

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