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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.40, 11,237.96 and 2,228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.40, 11,237.96 and 2,228.19 is: 3,341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.40 : 11,237.96 = 2,228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.40/11,237.96 = 2,228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.40x = 11,237.96 × 2,228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.40x = 25,040,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040,298.95/7,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.65

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