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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.60, 11,159.40 and 2,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.60, 11,159.40 and 2,244.80 is: 3,367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.60 : 11,159.40 = 2,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.60/11,159.40 = 2,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.60x = 11,159.40 × 2,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.60x = 25,050,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,050,621.12/7,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.20

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