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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,318.98, 10,979.52 and 2,387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,318.98, 10,979.52 and 2,387.40 is: 3,581.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,318.98 : 10,979.52 = 2,387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,318.98/10,979.52 = 2,387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,318.98x = 10,979.52 × 2,387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,318.98x = 26,212,506.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,212,506.05/7,318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.44

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