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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.70, 10,890.51 and 2,327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.70, 10,890.51 and 2,327.70 is: 3,491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.70 : 10,890.51 = 2,327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.70/10,890.51 = 2,327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.70x = 10,890.51 × 2,327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.70x = 25,349,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,349,840.13/7,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.86

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