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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.23, 10,768.83 and 2,249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.23, 10,768.83 and 2,249.25 is: 3,373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.23 : 10,768.83 = 2,249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.23/10,768.83 = 2,249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.23x = 10,768.83 × 2,249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.23x = 24,221,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,221,790.88/7,179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.87

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