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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.79, 11,224.44 and 2,288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.79, 11,224.44 and 2,288.45 is: 3,432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.79 : 11,224.44 = 2,288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.79/11,224.44 = 2,288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.79x = 11,224.44 × 2,288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.79x = 25,686,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,686,513.60/7,483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.29

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