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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,434.57, 11,152.56 and 2,097.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,434.57, 11,152.56 and 2,097.74 is: 3,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,434.57 : 11,152.56 = 2,097.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,434.57/11,152.56 = 2,097.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,434.57x = 11,152.56 × 2,097.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,434.57x = 23,395,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,395,115.45/7,434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.80

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