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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.92, 10,982.52 and 2,389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.92, 10,982.52 and 2,389.41 is: 3,584.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.92 : 10,982.52 = 2,389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.92/10,982.52 = 2,389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.92x = 10,982.52 × 2,389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.92x = 26,241,743.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,241,743.11/7,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.49

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