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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.94, 11,181.69 and 2,260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.94, 11,181.69 and 2,260.86 is: 3,391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.94 : 11,181.69 = 2,260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.94/11,181.69 = 2,260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.94x = 11,181.69 × 2,260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.94x = 25,280,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,280,235.65/7,454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.07

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