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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.20, 11,160.59 and 2,246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.20, 11,160.59 and 2,246.07 is: 3,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.20 : 11,160.59 = 2,246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.20/11,160.59 = 2,246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.20x = 11,160.59 × 2,246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.20x = 25,067,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067,466.38/7,440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.19

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