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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.27, 10,770.41 and 2,250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.27, 10,770.41 and 2,250.29 is: 3,375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.27 : 10,770.41 = 2,250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.27/10,770.41 = 2,250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.27x = 10,770.41 × 2,250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.27x = 24,236,556.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,236,556.57/7,180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.44

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