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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.30, 10,921.08 and 2,348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.30, 10,921.08 and 2,348.82 is: 3,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.30 : 10,921.08 = 2,348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.30/10,921.08 = 2,348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.30x = 10,921.08 × 2,348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.30x = 25,651,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,651,651.13/7,279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.92

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