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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.22, 11,179.32 and 2,452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.22, 11,179.32 and 2,452.94 is: 3,679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.22 : 11,179.32 = 2,452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.22/11,179.32 = 2,452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.22x = 11,179.32 × 2,452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.22x = 27,422,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,422,201.20/7,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.74

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