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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.24, 11,024.88 and 2,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.24, 11,024.88 and 2,734 is: 4,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.24 : 11,024.88 = 2,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.24/11,024.88 = 2,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.24x = 11,024.88 × 2,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.24x = 30,142,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142,021.92/7,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.59

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