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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.24, 10,982.78 and 2,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.24, 10,982.78 and 2,389.12 is: 3,583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.24 : 10,982.78 = 2,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.24/10,982.78 = 2,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.24x = 10,982.78 × 2,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.24x = 26,239,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239,179.35/7,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.98

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