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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.75, 11,059.46 and 2,441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.75, 11,059.46 and 2,441.90 is: 3,663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.75 : 11,059.46 = 2,441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.75/11,059.46 = 2,441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.75x = 11,059.46 × 2,441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.75x = 27,006,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,006,027.87/7,371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.45

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