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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.40, 11,012.82 and 2,410.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.40, 11,012.82 and 2,410.84 is: 3,616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.40 : 11,012.82 = 2,410.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.40/11,012.82 = 2,410.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.40x = 11,012.82 × 2,410.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.40x = 26,550,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,550,146.97/7,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.50

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