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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.40, 11,192.88 and 2,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.40, 11,192.88 and 2,266.32 is: 3,400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.40 : 11,192.88 = 2,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.40/11,192.88 = 2,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.40x = 11,192.88 × 2,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.40x = 25,366,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,366,647.80/7,460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.17

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