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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.68, 10,765.50 and 2,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.68, 10,765.50 and 2,248.04 is: 3,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.68 : 10,765.50 = 2,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.68/10,765.50 = 2,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.68x = 10,765.50 × 2,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.68x = 24,201,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,201,274.62/7,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.80

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