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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.64, 11,061.96 and 2,180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.64, 11,061.96 and 2,180.11 is: 3,270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.64 : 11,061.96 = 2,180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.64/11,061.96 = 2,180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.64x = 11,061.96 × 2,180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.64x = 24,116,289.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,116,289.62/7,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.17

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