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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.40, 11,049.60 and 2,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.40, 11,049.60 and 2,981.60 is: 4,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.40 : 11,049.60 = 2,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.40/11,049.60 = 2,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.40x = 11,049.60 × 2,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.40x = 32,945,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,945,487.36/7,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.40

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