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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.41, 11,010.62 and 2,146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.41, 11,010.62 and 2,146.29 is: 3,219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.41 : 11,010.62 = 2,146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.41/11,010.62 = 2,146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.41x = 11,010.62 × 2,146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.41x = 23,631,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,631,983.60/7,340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.44

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