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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.28, 10,887.18 and 2,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.28, 10,887.18 and 2,328 is: 3,491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.28 : 10,887.18 = 2,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.28/10,887.18 = 2,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.28x = 10,887.18 × 2,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.28x = 25,345,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,345,355.04/7,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.44

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