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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.41, 11,202.61 and 2,274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.41, 11,202.61 and 2,274.33 is: 3,411.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.41 : 11,202.61 = 2,274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.41/11,202.61 = 2,274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.41x = 11,202.61 × 2,274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.41x = 25,478,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,478,370.30/7,468.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.49

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