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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.61, 11,220.96 and 2,286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.61, 11,220.96 and 2,286.48 is: 3,429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.61 : 11,220.96 = 2,286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.61/11,220.96 = 2,286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.61x = 11,220.96 × 2,286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.61x = 25,656,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656,500.62/7,480.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.74

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