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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.34, 10,886.90 and 2,326.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.34, 10,886.90 and 2,326.65 is: 3,489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.34 : 10,886.90 = 2,326.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.34/10,886.90 = 2,326.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.34x = 10,886.90 × 2,326.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.34x = 25,329,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,329,994.25/7,258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.78

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