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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,080.41, 10,618.19 and 2,399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,080.41, 10,618.19 and 2,399.32 is: 3,598.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,080.41 : 10,618.19 = 2,399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,080.41/10,618.19 = 2,399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,080.41x = 10,618.19 × 2,399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,080.41x = 25,476,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,476,445.90/7,080.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.16

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