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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.78, 10,983.60 and 2,390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.78, 10,983.60 and 2,390.58 is: 3,586.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.78 : 10,983.60 = 2,390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.78/10,983.60 = 2,390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.78x = 10,983.60 × 2,390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.78x = 26,257,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,174.49/7,320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.66

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