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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.72, 10,979.42 and 2,390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.72, 10,979.42 and 2,390.66 is: 3,583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.72 : 10,979.42 = 2,390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.72/10,979.42 = 2,390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.72x = 10,979.42 × 2,390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.72x = 26,248,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,248,116.47/7,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.99

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