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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.60, 10,769.48 and 2,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.60, 10,769.48 and 2,248.88 is: 3,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.60 : 10,769.48 = 2,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.60/10,769.48 = 2,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.60x = 10,769.48 × 2,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.60x = 24,219,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219,268.18/7,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.35

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