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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.76, 11,238.87 and 2,298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.76, 11,238.87 and 2,298.50 is: 3,447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.76 : 11,238.87 = 2,298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.76/11,238.87 = 2,298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.76x = 11,238.87 × 2,298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.76x = 25,832,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,832,542.70/7,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.67

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