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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.44, 11,236.40 and 2,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.44, 11,236.40 and 2,297.36 is: 3,445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.44 : 11,236.40 = 2,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.44/11,236.40 = 2,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.44x = 11,236.40 × 2,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.44x = 25,814,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814,055.90/7,491.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.81

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