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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.98, 11,062.51 and 2,180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.98, 11,062.51 and 2,180.90 is: 3,271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.98 : 11,062.51 = 2,180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.98/11,062.51 = 2,180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.98x = 11,062.51 × 2,180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.98x = 24,126,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,126,228.06/7,374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.36

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