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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.40, 10,888.40 and 2,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.40, 10,888.40 and 2,327.20 is: 3,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.40 : 10,888.40 = 2,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.40/10,888.40 = 2,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.40x = 10,888.40 × 2,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.40x = 25,339,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,339,484.48/7,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.06

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