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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.15, 11,179.45 and 2,256.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.15, 11,179.45 and 2,256.81 is: 3,385.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.15 : 11,179.45 = 2,256.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.15/11,179.45 = 2,256.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.15x = 11,179.45 × 2,256.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.15x = 25,229,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,229,894.55/7,452.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.59

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