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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.04, 11,042.30 and 2,431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.04, 11,042.30 and 2,431.90 is: 3,646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.04 : 11,042.30 = 2,431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.04/11,042.30 = 2,431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.04x = 11,042.30 × 2,431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.04x = 26,853,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,853,751.36/7,364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.61

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