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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,432.08, 11,148.30 and 2,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,432.08, 11,148.30 and 2,238 is: 3,357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432.08 : 11,148.30 = 2,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432.08/11,148.30 = 2,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432.08x = 11,148.30 × 2,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432.08x = 24,949,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,949,895.40/7,432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.05

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