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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.92, 11,180.46 and 2,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.92, 11,180.46 and 2,259.40 is: 3,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.92 : 11,180.46 = 2,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.92/11,180.46 = 2,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.92x = 11,180.46 × 2,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.92x = 25,261,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261,131.32/7,454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.52

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