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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.53, 11,008.83 and 2,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.53, 11,008.83 and 2,074.30 is: 3,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.53 : 11,008.83 = 2,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.53/11,008.83 = 2,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.53x = 11,008.83 × 2,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.53x = 22,835,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,835,662.06/7,340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.90

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