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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.44, 10,769.76 and 2,247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.44, 10,769.76 and 2,247.75 is: 3,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.44 : 10,769.76 = 2,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.44/10,769.76 = 2,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.44x = 10,769.76 × 2,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.44x = 24,207,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,207,728.04/7,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.82

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