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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.83, 11,057.82 and 2,440.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.83, 11,057.82 and 2,440.21 is: 3,660.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.83 : 11,057.82 = 2,440.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.83/11,057.82 = 2,440.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.83x = 11,057.82 × 2,440.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.83x = 26,983,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,983,402.94/7,370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.84

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