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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,485.78, 11,229.78 and 2,290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,485.78, 11,229.78 and 2,290.98 is: 3,436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,485.78 : 11,229.78 = 2,290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,485.78/11,229.78 = 2,290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,485.78x = 11,229.78 × 2,290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,485.78x = 25,727,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,727,201.38/7,485.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.81

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