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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.29, 10,874.46 and 2,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.29, 10,874.46 and 2,251 is: 3,376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.29 : 10,874.46 = 2,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.29/10,874.46 = 2,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.29x = 10,874.46 × 2,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.29x = 24,478,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,478,409.46/7,249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.66

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