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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.53, 11,013.80 and 2,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.53, 11,013.80 and 2,148 is: 3,222

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.53 : 11,013.80 = 2,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.53/11,013.80 = 2,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.53x = 11,013.80 × 2,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.53x = 23,657,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657,631.66/7,342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222

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