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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.60, 10,981.97 and 2,389.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.60, 10,981.97 and 2,389.03 is: 3,583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.60 : 10,981.97 = 2,389.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.60/10,981.97 = 2,389.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.60x = 10,981.97 × 2,389.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.60x = 26,236,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,236,188.93/7,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.89

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