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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.68, 10,998.54 and 2,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.68, 10,998.54 and 2,401.20 is: 3,602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.68 : 10,998.54 = 2,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.68/10,998.54 = 2,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.68x = 10,998.54 × 2,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.68x = 26,409,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409,694.25/7,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.63

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