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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.10, 11,010.90 and 2,410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.10, 11,010.90 and 2,410.60 is: 3,615.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.10 : 11,010.90 = 2,410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.10/11,010.90 = 2,410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.10x = 11,010.90 × 2,410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.10x = 26,542,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,542,875.54/7,342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.16

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