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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.60, 10,894.50 and 2,333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.60, 10,894.50 and 2,333.05 is: 3,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.60 : 10,894.50 = 2,333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.60/10,894.50 = 2,333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.60x = 10,894.50 × 2,333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.60x = 25,417,413.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,417,413.23/7,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.80

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