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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.24, 10,741.08 and 2,479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.24, 10,741.08 and 2,479.61 is: 3,719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.24 : 10,741.08 = 2,479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.24/10,741.08 = 2,479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.24x = 10,741.08 × 2,479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.24x = 26,633,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,633,689.38/7,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.66

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