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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.23, 10,890.81 and 2,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.23, 10,890.81 and 2,330.24 is: 3,495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.23 : 10,890.81 = 2,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.23/10,890.81 = 2,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.23x = 10,890.81 × 2,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.23x = 25,378,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,378,146.64/7,261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.02

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