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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.41, 11,221.69 and 2,285.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.41, 11,221.69 and 2,285.61 is: 3,428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.41 : 11,221.69 = 2,285.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.41/11,221.69 = 2,285.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.41x = 11,221.69 × 2,285.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.41x = 25,648,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,648,350.77/7,480.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.74

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