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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,628.46, 11,439.99 and 2,290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,628.46, 11,439.99 and 2,290.05 is: 3,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,628.46 : 11,439.99 = 2,290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,628.46/11,439.99 = 2,290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,628.46x = 11,439.99 × 2,290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,628.46x = 26,198,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198,149.10/7,628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.26

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