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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.30, 10,998.45 and 2,402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.30, 10,998.45 and 2,402.10 is: 3,603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.30 : 10,998.45 = 2,402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.30/10,998.45 = 2,402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.30x = 10,998.45 × 2,402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.30x = 26,419,376.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,419,376.75/7,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.15

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