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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.48, 11,220.24 and 2,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.48, 11,220.24 and 2,286.40 is: 3,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.48 : 11,220.24 = 2,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.48/11,220.24 = 2,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.48x = 11,220.24 × 2,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.48x = 25,653,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,653,956.74/7,480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.45

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