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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.24, 11,019.48 and 2,152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.24, 11,019.48 and 2,152.64 is: 3,229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.24 : 11,019.48 = 2,152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.24/11,019.48 = 2,152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.24x = 11,019.48 × 2,152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.24x = 23,720,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,720,973.43/7,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.00

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