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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.40, 11,223.24 and 2,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.40, 11,223.24 and 2,286 is: 3,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.40 : 11,223.24 = 2,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.40/11,223.24 = 2,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.40x = 11,223.24 × 2,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.40x = 25,656,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656,326.64/7,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.35

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