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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,490.81, 11,236.23 and 2,018.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,490.81, 11,236.23 and 2,018.81 is: 3,028.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,490.81 : 11,236.23 = 2,018.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,490.81/11,236.23 = 2,018.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,490.81x = 11,236.23 × 2,018.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,490.81x = 22,683,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,841.58/7,490.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.22

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