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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.14, 11,179.58 and 2,454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.14, 11,179.58 and 2,454.80 is: 3,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.14 : 11,179.58 = 2,454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.14/11,179.58 = 2,454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.14x = 11,179.58 × 2,454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.14x = 27,443,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443,632.98/7,452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.65

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