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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,495.08, 11,242.80 and 2,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,495.08, 11,242.80 and 2,301 is: 3,451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,495.08 : 11,242.80 = 2,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,495.08/11,242.80 = 2,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,495.08x = 11,242.80 × 2,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,495.08x = 25,869,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,869,682.80/7,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.56

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