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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.48, 11,080.02 and 2,457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.48, 11,080.02 and 2,457.02 is: 3,684.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.48 : 11,080.02 = 2,457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.48/11,080.02 = 2,457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.48x = 11,080.02 × 2,457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.48x = 27,223,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,830.74/7,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.63

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