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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,628.26, 11,442.39 and 2,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,628.26, 11,442.39 and 2,434 is: 3,651.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,628.26 : 11,442.39 = 2,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,628.26/11,442.39 = 2,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,628.26x = 11,442.39 × 2,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,628.26x = 27,850,777.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,850,777.26/7,628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.00

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