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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.39, 10,905.58 and 2,340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.39, 10,905.58 and 2,340.41 is: 3,510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.39 : 10,905.58 = 2,340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.39/10,905.58 = 2,340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.39x = 10,905.58 × 2,340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.39x = 25,523,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,523,462.26/7,270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.61

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