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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.20, 10,985.10 and 2,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.20, 10,985.10 and 2,393.76 is: 3,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.20 : 10,985.10 = 2,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.20/10,985.10 = 2,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.20x = 10,985.10 × 2,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.20x = 26,295,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,295,692.98/7,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.25

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