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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.44, 10,860.90 and 2,310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.44, 10,860.90 and 2,310.36 is: 3,465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.44 : 10,860.90 = 2,310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.44/10,860.90 = 2,310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.44x = 10,860.90 × 2,310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.44x = 25,092,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092,588.92/7,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.62

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