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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,438.26, 11,157.12 and 2,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,438.26, 11,157.12 and 2,244 is: 3,365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,438.26 : 11,157.12 = 2,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,438.26/11,157.12 = 2,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,438.26x = 11,157.12 × 2,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,438.26x = 25,036,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036,577.28/7,438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.92

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