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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.46, 10,996.84 and 2,400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.46, 10,996.84 and 2,400.46 is: 3,600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.46 : 10,996.84 = 2,400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.46/10,996.84 = 2,400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.46x = 10,996.84 × 2,400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.46x = 26,397,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397,474.55/7,331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.58

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