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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.91, 11,183.99 and 2,261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.91, 11,183.99 and 2,261.19 is: 3,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.91 : 11,183.99 = 2,261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.91/11,183.99 = 2,261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.91x = 11,183.99 × 2,261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.91x = 25,289,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,289,126.35/7,454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.28

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