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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.48, 11,167.98 and 2,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.48, 11,167.98 and 2,180.32 is: 3,269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.48 : 11,167.98 = 2,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.48/11,167.98 = 2,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.48x = 11,167.98 × 2,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.48x = 24,349,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349,770.15/7,446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.97

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