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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,319.90, 10,978.72 and 2,389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,319.90, 10,978.72 and 2,389.54 is: 3,583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,319.90 : 10,978.72 = 2,389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,319.90/10,978.72 = 2,389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,319.90x = 10,978.72 × 2,389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,319.90x = 26,234,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,234,090.59/7,319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.94

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