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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,495.44, 11,242.62 and 2,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,495.44, 11,242.62 and 2,301 is: 3,451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,495.44 : 11,242.62 = 2,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,495.44/11,242.62 = 2,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,495.44x = 11,242.62 × 2,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,495.44x = 25,869,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,869,268.62/7,495.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.33

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