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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.89, 10,924.53 and 2,353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.89, 10,924.53 and 2,353.02 is: 3,529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.89 : 10,924.53 = 2,353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.89/10,924.53 = 2,353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.89x = 10,924.53 × 2,353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.89x = 25,705,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,705,637.58/7,282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.59

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