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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.58, 11,237.91 and 2,298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.58, 11,237.91 and 2,298.02 is: 3,446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.58 : 11,237.91 = 2,298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.58/11,237.91 = 2,298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.58x = 11,237.91 × 2,298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.58x = 25,824,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824,941.94/7,492.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.74

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