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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.83, 10,889.46 and 2,326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.83, 10,889.46 and 2,326.88 is: 3,490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.83 : 10,889.46 = 2,326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.83/10,889.46 = 2,326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.83x = 10,889.46 × 2,326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.83x = 25,338,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,338,412.24/7,258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.70

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