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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.46, 10,770.39 and 2,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.46, 10,770.39 and 2,248.12 is: 3,372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.46 : 10,770.39 = 2,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.46/10,770.39 = 2,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.46x = 10,770.39 × 2,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.46x = 24,213,129.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,213,129.17/7,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.56

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