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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.88, 10,918.72 and 2,348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.88, 10,918.72 and 2,348.85 is: 3,522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.88 : 10,918.72 = 2,348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.88/10,918.72 = 2,348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.88x = 10,918.72 × 2,348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.88x = 25,646,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,646,424.54/7,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.92

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