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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.80, 10,762.02 and 2,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.80, 10,762.02 and 2,246.76 is: 3,370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.80 : 10,762.02 = 2,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.80/10,762.02 = 2,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.80x = 10,762.02 × 2,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.80x = 24,179,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,179,676.06/7,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.08

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