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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.28, 11,051.19 and 2,438.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.28, 11,051.19 and 2,438.61 is: 3,656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.28 : 11,051.19 = 2,438.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.28/11,051.19 = 2,438.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.28x = 11,051.19 × 2,438.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.28x = 26,949,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,949,542.45/7,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.52

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