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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.40, 16,497.60 and 2,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.40, 16,497.60 and 2,790.40 is: 4,185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.40 : 16,497.60 = 2,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.40/16,497.60 = 2,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.40x = 16,497.60 × 2,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.40x = 46,034,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034,903.04/10,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.60

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