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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.26, 11,225.42 and 2,290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.26, 11,225.42 and 2,290.74 is: 3,434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.26 : 11,225.42 = 2,290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.26/11,225.42 = 2,290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.26x = 11,225.42 × 2,290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.26x = 25,714,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,714,518.61/7,486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.90

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