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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.98, 11,051.79 and 2,440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.98, 11,051.79 and 2,440.16 is: 3,660.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.98 : 11,051.79 = 2,440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.98/11,051.79 = 2,440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.98x = 11,051.79 × 2,440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.98x = 26,968,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968,135.89/7,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.68

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