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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.59, 10,888.50 and 2,329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.59, 10,888.50 and 2,329.05 is: 3,492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.59 : 10,888.50 = 2,329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.59/10,888.50 = 2,329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.59x = 10,888.50 × 2,329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.59x = 25,359,860.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,860.93/7,260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.81

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