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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.80, 11,190.72 and 2,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.80, 11,190.72 and 2,266.72 is: 3,399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.80 : 11,190.72 = 2,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.80/11,190.72 = 2,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.80x = 11,190.72 × 2,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.80x = 25,366,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,366,228.84/7,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.93

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