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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.48, 11,016.70 and 2,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.48, 11,016.70 and 2,079.54 is: 3,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.48 : 11,016.70 = 2,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.48/11,016.70 = 2,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.48x = 11,016.70 × 2,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.48x = 22,909,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,909,668.32/7,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.30

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