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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.26, 11,176.89 and 2,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.26, 11,176.89 and 2,257 is: 3,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.26 : 11,176.89 = 2,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.26/11,176.89 = 2,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.26x = 11,176.89 × 2,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.26x = 25,226,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,226,240.73/7,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.50

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