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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.26, 11,236.62 and 2,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.26, 11,236.62 and 2,297 is: 3,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.26 : 11,236.62 = 2,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.26/11,236.62 = 2,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.26x = 11,236.62 × 2,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.26x = 25,810,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,810,516.14/7,491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.42

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