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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.42, 11,190.65 and 2,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.42, 11,190.65 and 2,266.29 is: 3,399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.42 : 11,190.65 = 2,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.42/11,190.65 = 2,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.42x = 11,190.65 × 2,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.42x = 25,361,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361,246.86/7,460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.44

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