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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.74, 11,057.49 and 2,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.74, 11,057.49 and 2,441.78 is: 3,662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.74 : 11,057.49 = 2,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.74/11,057.49 = 2,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.74x = 11,057.49 × 2,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.74x = 26,999,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,999,957.93/7,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.63

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