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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.48, 10,982.60 and 2,392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.48, 10,982.60 and 2,392.16 is: 3,587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.48 : 10,982.60 = 2,392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.48/10,982.60 = 2,392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.48x = 10,982.60 × 2,392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.48x = 26,272,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,272,136.42/7,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.87

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