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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.84, 11,196.86 and 2,270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.84, 11,196.86 and 2,270.31 is: 3,405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.84 : 11,196.86 = 2,270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.84/11,196.86 = 2,270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.84x = 11,196.86 × 2,270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.84x = 25,420,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,420,343.23/7,464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.34

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