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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.53, 11,202.39 and 2,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.53, 11,202.39 and 2,274 is: 3,410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.53 : 11,202.39 = 2,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.53/11,202.39 = 2,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.53x = 11,202.39 × 2,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.53x = 25,474,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,474,234.86/7,468.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.88

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