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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.16, 11,058.42 and 2,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.16, 11,058.42 and 2,440.60 is: 3,661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.16 : 11,058.42 = 2,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.16/11,058.42 = 2,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.16x = 11,058.42 × 2,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.16x = 26,989,179.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,989,179.85/7,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.46

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