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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.40, 10,886.10 and 2,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.40, 10,886.10 and 2,327.20 is: 3,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.40 : 10,886.10 = 2,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.40/10,886.10 = 2,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.40x = 10,886.10 × 2,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.40x = 25,334,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,334,131.92/7,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.80

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