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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.87, 10,957.91 and 2,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.87, 10,957.91 and 2,374.40 is: 3,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.87 : 10,957.91 = 2,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.87/10,957.91 = 2,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.87x = 10,957.91 × 2,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.87x = 26,018,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,018,461.50/7,304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.80

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