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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.24, 10,985.46 and 2,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.24, 10,985.46 and 2,394.44 is: 3,589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.24 : 10,985.46 = 2,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.24/10,985.46 = 2,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.24x = 10,985.46 × 2,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.24x = 26,304,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304,024.84/7,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.41

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