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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.48, 10,619.04 and 2,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.48, 10,619.04 and 2,464.40 is: 3,694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.48 : 10,619.04 = 2,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.48/10,619.04 = 2,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.48x = 10,619.04 × 2,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.48x = 26,169,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,169,562.18/7,082.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.97

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