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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,474.38, 11,211.59 and 2,280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,474.38, 11,211.59 and 2,280.25 is: 3,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,474.38 : 11,211.59 = 2,280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,474.38/11,211.59 = 2,280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,474.38x = 11,211.59 × 2,280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,474.38x = 25,565,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,565,228.10/7,474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.38

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