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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.75, 10,884.38 and 2,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.75, 10,884.38 and 2,329.92 is: 3,494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.75 : 10,884.38 = 2,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.75/10,884.38 = 2,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.75x = 10,884.38 × 2,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.75x = 25,359,723
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,723/7,256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.64

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