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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.58, 10,982.22 and 2,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.58, 10,982.22 and 2,324.80 is: 3,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.58 : 10,982.22 = 2,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.58/10,982.22 = 2,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.58x = 10,982.22 × 2,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.58x = 25,531,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,531,465.06/7,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.20

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