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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.91, 10,888.98 and 2,329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.91, 10,888.98 and 2,329.38 is: 3,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.91 : 10,888.98 = 2,329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.91/10,888.98 = 2,329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.91x = 10,888.98 × 2,329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.91x = 25,364,572.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,364,572.23/7,260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.30

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