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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.79, 10,988.09 and 2,394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.79, 10,988.09 and 2,394.92 is: 3,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.79 : 10,988.09 = 2,394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.79/10,988.09 = 2,394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.79x = 10,988.09 × 2,394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.79x = 26,315,529.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,315,529.59/7,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.67

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