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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.26, 10,975.64 and 2,390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.26, 10,975.64 and 2,390.58 is: 3,583.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.26 : 10,975.64 = 2,390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.26/10,975.64 = 2,390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.26x = 10,975.64 × 2,390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.26x = 26,238,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,238,090.59/7,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.33

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