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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.51, 11,057.66 and 2,441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.51, 11,057.66 and 2,441.45 is: 3,660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.51 : 11,057.66 = 2,441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.51/11,057.66 = 2,441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.51x = 11,057.66 × 2,441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.51x = 26,996,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,996,711.80/7,374.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.82

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