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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,478.53, 11,217.39 and 2,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,478.53, 11,217.39 and 2,284 is: 3,425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,478.53 : 11,217.39 = 2,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,478.53/11,217.39 = 2,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,478.53x = 11,217.39 × 2,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,478.53x = 25,620,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,620,518.76/7,478.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.88

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