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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.10, 10,889.98 and 2,329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.10, 10,889.98 and 2,329.98 is: 3,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.10 : 10,889.98 = 2,329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.10/10,889.98 = 2,329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.10x = 10,889.98 × 2,329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.10x = 25,373,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,373,435.60/7,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.40

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