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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.96, 11,064.42 and 2,180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.96, 11,064.42 and 2,180.84 is: 3,271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.96 : 11,064.42 = 2,180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.96/11,064.42 = 2,180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.96x = 11,064.42 × 2,180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.96x = 24,129,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,129,674.39/7,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.84

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