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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491, 11,231.46 and 2,985.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491, 11,231.46 and 2,985.06 is: 4,475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491 : 11,231.46 = 2,985.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491/11,231.46 = 2,985.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491x = 11,231.46 × 2,985.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491x = 33,526,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,526,581.99/7,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.58

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