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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.80, 11,083.80 and 2,459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.80, 11,083.80 and 2,459.60 is: 3,688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.80 : 11,083.80 = 2,459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.80/11,083.80 = 2,459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.80x = 11,083.80 × 2,459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.80x = 27,261,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,261,714.48/7,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.60

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