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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.41, 11,180.23 and 2,258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.41, 11,180.23 and 2,258.69 is: 3,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.41 : 11,180.23 = 2,258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.41/11,180.23 = 2,258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.41x = 11,180.23 × 2,258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.41x = 25,252,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,612.15/7,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.52

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