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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.91, 10,887.48 and 2,328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.91, 10,887.48 and 2,328.38 is: 3,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.91 : 10,887.48 = 2,328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.91/10,887.48 = 2,328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.91x = 10,887.48 × 2,328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.91x = 25,350,136.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,350,136.25/7,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.80

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