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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.40, 11,011.46 and 2,341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.40, 11,011.46 and 2,341.03 is: 3,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.40 : 11,011.46 = 2,341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.40/11,011.46 = 2,341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.40x = 11,011.46 × 2,341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.40x = 25,778,158.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,778,158.20/7,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.82

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