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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.40, 11,084.10 and 2,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.40, 11,084.10 and 2,459.20 is: 3,688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.40 : 11,084.10 = 2,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.40/11,084.10 = 2,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.40x = 11,084.10 × 2,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.40x = 27,258,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,018.72/7,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.80

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