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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.89, 10,892.34 and 2,331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.89, 10,892.34 and 2,331.02 is: 3,496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.89 : 10,892.34 = 2,331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.89/10,892.34 = 2,331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.89x = 10,892.34 × 2,331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.89x = 25,390,289.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,390,289.62/7,260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.86

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