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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.88, 11,197.94 and 2,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.88, 11,197.94 and 2,270.80 is: 3,406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.88 : 11,197.94 = 2,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.88/11,197.94 = 2,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.88x = 11,197.94 × 2,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.88x = 25,428,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,428,282.15/7,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.39

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