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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.39, 10,770.59 and 2,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.39, 10,770.59 and 2,250.42 is: 3,375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.39 : 10,770.59 = 2,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.39/10,770.59 = 2,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.39x = 10,770.59 × 2,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.39x = 24,238,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,238,356.77/7,180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.63

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