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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.36, 11,196.48 and 2,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.36, 11,196.48 and 2,270.28 is: 3,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.36 : 11,196.48 = 2,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.36/11,196.48 = 2,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.36x = 11,196.48 × 2,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.36x = 25,419,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,419,144.61/7,464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.40

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