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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.98, 11,237.92 and 2,228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.98, 11,237.92 and 2,228.02 is: 3,341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.98 : 11,237.92 = 2,228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.98/11,237.92 = 2,228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.98x = 11,237.92 × 2,228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.98x = 25,038,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038,310.52/7,492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.57

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