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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.30, 11,087.10 and 2,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.30, 11,087.10 and 2,459.80 is: 3,690.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.30 : 11,087.10 = 2,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.30/11,087.10 = 2,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.30x = 11,087.10 × 2,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.30x = 27,272,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272,048.58/7,390.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.25

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