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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.40, 11,232.60 and 2,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.40, 11,232.60 and 2,293.60 is: 3,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.40 : 11,232.60 = 2,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.40/11,232.60 = 2,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.40x = 11,232.60 × 2,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.40x = 25,763,091.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,763,091.36/7,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.40

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