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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.66, 11,180.52 and 2,259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.66, 11,180.52 and 2,259.58 is: 3,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.66 : 11,180.52 = 2,259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.66/11,180.52 = 2,259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.66x = 11,180.52 × 2,259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.66x = 25,263,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263,279.38/7,453.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.38

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