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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.82, 10,994.58 and 2,398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.82, 10,994.58 and 2,398.74 is: 3,598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.82 : 10,994.58 = 2,398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.82/10,994.58 = 2,398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.82x = 10,994.58 × 2,398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.82x = 26,373,138.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373,138.83/7,328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.55

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