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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,479.41, 11,218.70 and 2,284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,479.41, 11,218.70 and 2,284.88 is: 3,427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,479.41 : 11,218.70 = 2,284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,479.41/11,218.70 = 2,284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,479.41x = 11,218.70 × 2,284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,479.41x = 25,633,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,633,332.87/7,479.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.19

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