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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.22, 10,893.24 and 2,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.22, 10,893.24 and 2,330.48 is: 3,496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.22 : 10,893.24 = 2,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.22/10,893.24 = 2,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.22x = 10,893.24 × 2,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.22x = 25,386,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,386,411.84/7,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.17

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