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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.76, 11,237.37 and 2,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.76, 11,237.37 and 2,297.50 is: 3,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.76 : 11,237.37 = 2,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.76/11,237.37 = 2,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.76x = 11,237.37 × 2,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.76x = 25,817,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,817,857.58/7,491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.17

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