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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.24, 10,745.88 and 2,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.24, 10,745.88 and 2,548 is: 3,819.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.24 : 10,745.88 = 2,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.24/10,745.88 = 2,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.24x = 10,745.88 × 2,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.24x = 27,380,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380,502.24/7,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.70

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