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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.43, 10,988.46 and 2,131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.43, 10,988.46 and 2,131.31 is: 3,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.43 : 10,988.46 = 2,131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.43/10,988.46 = 2,131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.43x = 10,988.46 × 2,131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.43x = 23,419,801.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419,801.26/7,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.05

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