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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.40, 11,388.60 and 2,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.40, 11,388.60 and 2,660.40 is: 3,990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.40 : 11,388.60 = 2,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.40/11,388.60 = 2,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.40x = 11,388.60 × 2,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.40x = 30,298,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,298,231.44/7,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.60

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