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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430, 11,145 and 2,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430, 11,145 and 2,235.88 is: 3,353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430 : 11,145 = 2,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430/11,145 = 2,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430x = 11,145 × 2,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430x = 24,918,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,918,882.60/7,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.82

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