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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.23, 10,981.40 and 2,388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.23, 10,981.40 and 2,388.65 is: 3,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.23 : 10,981.40 = 2,388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.23/10,981.40 = 2,388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.23x = 10,981.40 × 2,388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.23x = 26,230,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230,709.17/7,320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.32

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