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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,384.80, 11,078.52 and 2,190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,384.80, 11,078.52 and 2,190.52 is: 3,286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,384.80 : 11,078.52 = 2,190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,384.80/11,078.52 = 2,190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,384.80x = 11,078.52 × 2,190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,384.80x = 24,267,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,267,719.63/7,384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.17

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