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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,474.56, 11,213.04 and 2,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,474.56, 11,213.04 and 2,280 is: 3,420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,474.56 : 11,213.04 = 2,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,474.56/11,213.04 = 2,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,474.56x = 11,213.04 × 2,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,474.56x = 25,565,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,565,731.20/7,474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.37

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