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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.67, 10,886.46 and 2,326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.67, 10,886.46 and 2,326.98 is: 3,489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.67 : 10,886.46 = 2,326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.67/10,886.46 = 2,326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.67x = 10,886.46 × 2,326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.67x = 25,332,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332,574.69/7,258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.98

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