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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.91, 11,241.60 and 2,228.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.91, 11,241.60 and 2,228.09 is: 3,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.91 : 11,241.60 = 2,228.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.91/11,241.60 = 2,228.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.91x = 11,241.60 × 2,228.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.91x = 25,047,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,047,296.54/7,492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.80

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