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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.79, 11,085.33 and 2,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.79, 11,085.33 and 2,460.12 is: 3,689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.79 : 11,085.33 = 2,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.79/11,085.33 = 2,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.79x = 11,085.33 × 2,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.79x = 27,271,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271,242.04/7,391.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.40

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