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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.94, 11,084 and 2,459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.94, 11,084 and 2,459.26 is: 3,688.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.94 : 11,084 = 2,459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.94/11,084 = 2,459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.94x = 11,084 × 2,459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.94x = 27,258,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,437.84/7,390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.09

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