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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.35, 10,981.59 and 2,388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.35, 10,981.59 and 2,388.78 is: 3,583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.35 : 10,981.59 = 2,388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.35/10,981.59 = 2,388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.35x = 10,981.59 × 2,388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.35x = 26,232,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232,547.65/7,320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.51

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