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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,178.43, 10,768.46 and 2,248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,178.43, 10,768.46 and 2,248.37 is: 3,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,178.43 : 10,768.46 = 2,248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,178.43/10,768.46 = 2,248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,178.43x = 10,768.46 × 2,248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,178.43x = 24,211,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,211,417.33/7,178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.80

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