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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.28, 10,992.33 and 2,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.28, 10,992.33 and 2,397.20 is: 3,594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.28 : 10,992.33 = 2,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.28/10,992.33 = 2,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.28x = 10,992.33 × 2,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.28x = 26,350,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350,758.51/7,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.78

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