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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.10, 10,998.05 and 2,401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.10, 10,998.05 and 2,401.90 is: 3,602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.10 : 10,998.05 = 2,401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.10/10,998.05 = 2,401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.10x = 10,998.05 × 2,401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.10x = 26,416,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,416,216.30/7,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.82

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