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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.41, 11,197.70 and 2,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.41, 11,197.70 and 2,270.88 is: 3,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.41 : 11,197.70 = 2,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.41/11,197.70 = 2,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.41x = 11,197.70 × 2,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.41x = 25,428,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,428,576.99/7,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.19

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