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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.54, 11,037.74 and 2,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.54, 11,037.74 and 2,428 is: 3,641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.54 : 11,037.74 = 2,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.54/11,037.74 = 2,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.54x = 11,037.74 × 2,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.54x = 26,799,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,799,632.72/7,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.48

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