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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.28, 10,982.46 and 2,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.28, 10,982.46 and 2,391.70 is: 3,586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.28 : 10,982.46 = 2,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.28/10,982.46 = 2,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.28x = 10,982.46 × 2,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.28x = 26,266,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,266,749.58/7,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.75

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