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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.27, 10,980.76 and 2,390.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.27, 10,980.76 and 2,390.89 is: 3,585.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.27 : 10,980.76 = 2,390.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.27/10,980.76 = 2,390.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.27x = 10,980.76 × 2,390.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.27x = 26,253,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,253,789.28/7,321.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.96

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