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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.72, 10,980.92 and 2,391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.72, 10,980.92 and 2,391.66 is: 3,585.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.72 : 10,980.92 = 2,391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.72/10,980.92 = 2,391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.72x = 10,980.92 × 2,391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.72x = 26,262,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,262,627.13/7,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.48

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