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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.90, 11,182.34 and 2,260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.90, 11,182.34 and 2,260.77 is: 3,391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.90 : 11,182.34 = 2,260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.90/11,182.34 = 2,260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.90x = 11,182.34 × 2,260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.90x = 25,280,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,280,698.80/7,454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.15

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