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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.36, 11,220.53 and 2,286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.36, 11,220.53 and 2,286.19 is: 3,429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.36 : 11,220.53 = 2,286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.36/11,220.53 = 2,286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.36x = 11,220.53 × 2,286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.36x = 25,652,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,652,213.09/7,480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.28

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