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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,384.34, 11,074.62 and 2,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,384.34, 11,074.62 and 2,189 is: 3,282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,384.34 : 11,074.62 = 2,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,384.34/11,074.62 = 2,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,384.34x = 11,074.62 × 2,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,384.34x = 24,242,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242,343.18/7,384.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.94

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