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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.79, 11,198.81 and 2,270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.79, 11,198.81 and 2,270.53 is: 3,406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.79 : 11,198.81 = 2,270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.79/11,198.81 = 2,270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.79x = 11,198.81 × 2,270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.79x = 25,427,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,427,240.97/7,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.29

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