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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,604.81, 11,408.28 and 2,340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,604.81, 11,408.28 and 2,340.26 is: 3,510.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,604.81 : 11,408.28 = 2,340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,604.81/11,408.28 = 2,340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,604.81x = 11,408.28 × 2,340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,604.81x = 26,698,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,698,284.31/7,604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.71

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