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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.86, 11,061.67 and 2,442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.86, 11,061.67 and 2,442.88 is: 3,664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.86 : 11,061.67 = 2,442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.86/11,061.67 = 2,442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.86x = 11,061.67 × 2,442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.86x = 27,022,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,022,332.41/7,374.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.11

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