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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.26, 11,178.39 and 2,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.26, 11,178.39 and 2,258 is: 3,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.26 : 11,178.39 = 2,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.26/11,178.39 = 2,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.26x = 11,178.39 × 2,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.26x = 25,240,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,240,804.62/7,452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.00

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