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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.32, 10,768.78 and 2,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.32, 10,768.78 and 2,251.24 is: 3,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.32 : 10,768.78 = 2,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.32/10,768.78 = 2,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.32x = 10,768.78 × 2,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.32x = 24,243,108.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,243,108.29/7,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.80

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