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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326, 10,989 and 2,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326, 10,989 and 2,131.92 is: 3,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326 : 10,989 = 2,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326/10,989 = 2,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326x = 10,989 × 2,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326x = 23,427,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,427,668.88/7,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.88

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