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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.92, 11,078.01 and 2,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.92, 11,078.01 and 2,459.40 is: 3,686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.92 : 11,078.01 = 2,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.92/11,078.01 = 2,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.92x = 11,078.01 × 2,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.92x = 27,245,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245,257.79/7,390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.31

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