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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,120.61, 10,679.76 and 2,440.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,120.61, 10,679.76 and 2,440.43 is: 3,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,120.61 : 10,679.76 = 2,440.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,120.61/10,679.76 = 2,440.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,120.61x = 10,679.76 × 2,440.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,120.61x = 26,063,206.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,063,206.70/7,120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.25

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