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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.49, 11,264.31 and 2,243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.49, 11,264.31 and 2,243.90 is: 3,366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.49 : 11,264.31 = 2,243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.49/11,264.31 = 2,243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.49x = 11,264.31 × 2,243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.49x = 25,275,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,275,985.21/7,508.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.32

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