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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.31, 11,035.90 and 2,426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.31, 11,035.90 and 2,426.78 is: 3,639.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.31 : 11,035.90 = 2,426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.31/11,035.90 = 2,426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.31x = 11,035.90 × 2,426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.31x = 26,781,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,781,656.30/7,358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.65

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