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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.89, 11,198.95 and 2,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.89, 11,198.95 and 2,270.63 is: 3,406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.89 : 11,198.95 = 2,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.89/11,198.95 = 2,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.89x = 11,198.95 × 2,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.89x = 25,428,615.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,428,615.84/7,464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.43

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