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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.58, 10,892.83 and 2,331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.58, 10,892.83 and 2,331.58 is: 3,497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.58 : 10,892.83 = 2,331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.58/10,892.83 = 2,331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.58x = 10,892.83 × 2,331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.58x = 25,397,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,397,504.57/7,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.04

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