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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.22, 10,934.06 and 2,359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.22, 10,934.06 and 2,359.53 is: 3,538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.22 : 10,934.06 = 2,359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.22/10,934.06 = 2,359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.22x = 10,934.06 × 2,359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.22x = 25,799,230.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,799,230.79/7,291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.40

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