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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.28, 11,160.10 and 2,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.28, 11,160.10 and 2,246 is: 3,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.28 : 11,160.10 = 2,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.28/11,160.10 = 2,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.28x = 11,160.10 × 2,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.28x = 25,065,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,065,584.60/7,440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.90

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