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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.30, 11,057.22 and 2,440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.30, 11,057.22 and 2,440.83 is: 3,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.30 : 11,057.22 = 2,440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.30/11,057.22 = 2,440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.30x = 11,057.22 × 2,440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.30x = 26,988,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,988,794.29/7,371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.33

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