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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.28, 10,768.50 and 2,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.28, 10,768.50 and 2,248.54 is: 3,372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.28 : 10,768.50 = 2,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.28/10,768.50 = 2,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.28x = 10,768.50 × 2,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.28x = 24,213,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,213,402.99/7,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.68

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