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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.98, 10,887.44 and 2,327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.98, 10,887.44 and 2,327.98 is: 3,491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.98 : 10,887.44 = 2,327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.98/10,887.44 = 2,327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.98x = 10,887.44 × 2,327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.98x = 25,345,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,345,730.10/7,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.64

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