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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.28, 11,040.84 and 2,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.28, 11,040.84 and 2,430 is: 3,644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.28 : 11,040.84 = 2,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.28/11,040.84 = 2,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.28x = 11,040.84 × 2,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.28x = 26,829,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,829,241.20/7,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.64

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