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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.28, 11,174.40 and 2,254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.28, 11,174.40 and 2,254.32 is: 3,382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.28 : 11,174.40 = 2,254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.28/11,174.40 = 2,254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.28x = 11,174.40 × 2,254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.28x = 25,190,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190,673.41/7,448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.08

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