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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.80, 11,041.96 and 2,430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.80, 11,041.96 and 2,430.46 is: 3,645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.80 : 11,041.96 = 2,430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.80/11,041.96 = 2,430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.80x = 11,041.96 × 2,430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.80x = 26,837,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837,042.10/7,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.94

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