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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,489.26, 11,233.62 and 2,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,489.26, 11,233.62 and 2,295 is: 3,442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,489.26 : 11,233.62 = 2,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,489.26/11,233.62 = 2,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,489.26x = 11,233.62 × 2,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,489.26x = 25,781,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,781,157.90/7,489.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.42

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