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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.66, 11,179.11 and 2,257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.66, 11,179.11 and 2,257.94 is: 3,387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.66 : 11,179.11 = 2,257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.66/11,179.11 = 2,257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.66x = 11,179.11 × 2,257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.66x = 25,241,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,241,703.74/7,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.40

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