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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.93, 10,885.81 and 2,326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.93, 10,885.81 and 2,326.90 is: 3,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.93 : 10,885.81 = 2,326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.93/10,885.81 = 2,326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.93x = 10,885.81 × 2,326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.93x = 25,330,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,330,191.29/7,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.00

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