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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.20, 10,974.05 and 2,389.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.20, 10,974.05 and 2,389.51 is: 3,581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.20 : 10,974.05 = 2,389.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.20/10,974.05 = 2,389.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.20x = 10,974.05 × 2,389.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.20x = 26,222,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222,612.95/7,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.74

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