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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.46, 11,220.68 and 2,286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.46, 11,220.68 and 2,286.34 is: 3,429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.46 : 11,220.68 = 2,286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.46/11,220.68 = 2,286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.46x = 11,220.68 × 2,286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.46x = 25,654,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,654,267.18/7,480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.50

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