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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.82, 10,934.96 and 2,359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.82, 10,934.96 and 2,359.49 is: 3,539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.82 : 10,934.96 = 2,359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.82/10,934.96 = 2,359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.82x = 10,934.96 × 2,359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.82x = 25,800,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,800,862.30/7,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.30

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