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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.74, 10,860.88 and 2,310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.74, 10,860.88 and 2,310.68 is: 3,465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.74 : 10,860.88 = 2,310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.74/10,860.88 = 2,310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.74x = 10,860.88 × 2,310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.74x = 25,096,018.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,096,018.20/7,240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.95

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