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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.41, 10,889.73 and 2,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.41, 10,889.73 and 2,329.88 is: 3,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.41 : 10,889.73 = 2,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.41/10,889.73 = 2,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.41x = 10,889.73 × 2,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.41x = 25,371,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,371,709.68/7,261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.05

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