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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,318.50, 10,979.49 and 2,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,318.50, 10,979.49 and 2,388.14 is: 3,582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,318.50 : 10,979.49 = 2,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,318.50/10,979.49 = 2,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,318.50x = 10,979.49 × 2,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,318.50x = 26,220,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220,559.25/7,318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.78

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