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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.42, 11,242.61 and 2,230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.42, 11,242.61 and 2,230.48 is: 3,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.42 : 11,242.61 = 2,230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.42/11,242.61 = 2,230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.42x = 11,242.61 × 2,230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.42x = 25,076,416.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,076,416.75/7,497.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.67

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