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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.40, 11,181.59 and 2,260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.40, 11,181.59 and 2,260.27 is: 3,390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.40 : 11,181.59 = 2,260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.40/11,181.59 = 2,260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.40x = 11,181.59 × 2,260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.40x = 25,273,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,273,423.58/7,454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.41

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