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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.66, 10,770.57 and 2,248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.66, 10,770.57 and 2,248.65 is: 3,373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.66 : 10,770.57 = 2,248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.66/10,770.57 = 2,248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.66x = 10,770.57 × 2,248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.66x = 24,219,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219,242.23/7,179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.31

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