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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,485.40, 11,228.05 and 2,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,485.40, 11,228.05 and 2,291.28 is: 3,436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,485.40 : 11,228.05 = 2,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,485.40/11,228.05 = 2,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,485.40x = 11,228.05 × 2,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,485.40x = 25,726,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,726,606.40/7,485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.90

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