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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.34, 10,889.89 and 2,328.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.34, 10,889.89 and 2,328.65 is: 3,492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.34 : 10,889.89 = 2,328.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.34/10,889.89 = 2,328.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.34x = 10,889.89 × 2,328.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.34x = 25,358,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,358,742.35/7,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.78

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