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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.84, 10,981.56 and 2,390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.84, 10,981.56 and 2,390.10 is: 3,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.84 : 10,981.56 = 2,390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.84/10,981.56 = 2,390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.84x = 10,981.56 × 2,390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.84x = 26,247,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,247,026.56/7,320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.25

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