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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.78, 11,179.35 and 2,258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.78, 11,179.35 and 2,258.64 is: 3,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.78 : 11,179.35 = 2,258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.78/11,179.35 = 2,258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.78x = 11,179.35 × 2,258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.78x = 25,250,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,250,127.08/7,452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.01

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