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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.62, 11,238.51 and 2,298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.62, 11,238.51 and 2,298.48 is: 3,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.62 : 11,238.51 = 2,298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.62/11,238.51 = 2,298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.62x = 11,238.51 × 2,298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.62x = 25,831,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,831,490.46/7,492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.59

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