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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.52, 10,898.85 and 2,336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.52, 10,898.85 and 2,336.70 is: 3,502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.52 : 10,898.85 = 2,336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.52/10,898.85 = 2,336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.52x = 10,898.85 × 2,336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.52x = 25,467,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,467,342.80/7,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.82

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