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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,489.80, 11,235.78 and 2,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,489.80, 11,235.78 and 2,296.08 is: 3,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,489.80 : 11,235.78 = 2,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,489.80/11,235.78 = 2,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,489.80x = 11,235.78 × 2,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,489.80x = 25,798,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,798,249.74/7,489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.45

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