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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.60, 10,770.98 and 2,249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.60, 10,770.98 and 2,249.88 is: 3,374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.60 : 10,770.98 = 2,249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.60/10,770.98 = 2,249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.60x = 10,770.98 × 2,249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.60x = 24,233,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,233,412.48/7,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.85

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