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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.34, 11,189.30 and 2,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.34, 11,189.30 and 2,265 is: 3,397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.34 : 11,189.30 = 2,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.34/11,189.30 = 2,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.34x = 11,189.30 × 2,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.34x = 25,343,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343,753.18/7,460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.13

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