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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.08, 11,179.76 and 2,258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.08, 11,179.76 and 2,258.76 is: 3,388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.08 : 11,179.76 = 2,258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.08/11,179.76 = 2,258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.08x = 11,179.76 × 2,258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.08x = 25,252,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,394.70/7,453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.18

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