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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.46, 10,934.28 and 2,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.46, 10,934.28 and 2,358.60 is: 3,538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.46 : 10,934.28 = 2,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.46/10,934.28 = 2,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.46x = 10,934.28 × 2,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.46x = 25,789,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,789,551.80/7,288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.41

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