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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,319.05, 10,980.32 and 2,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,319.05, 10,980.32 and 2,388.70 is: 3,583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,319.05 : 10,980.32 = 2,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,319.05/10,980.32 = 2,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,319.05x = 10,980.32 × 2,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,319.05x = 26,228,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,228,643.84/7,319.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.61

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