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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,479.53, 11,218.89 and 2,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,479.53, 11,218.89 and 2,285 is: 3,427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,479.53 : 11,218.89 = 2,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,479.53/11,218.89 = 2,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,479.53x = 11,218.89 × 2,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,479.53x = 25,635,163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,635,163.65/7,479.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.38

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