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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.28, 11,058.84 and 2,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.28, 11,058.84 and 2,442 is: 3,662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.28 : 11,058.84 = 2,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.28/11,058.84 = 2,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.28x = 11,058.84 × 2,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.28x = 27,005,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005,687.28/7,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.64

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