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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.69, 10,771.02 and 2,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.69, 10,771.02 and 2,250.34 is: 3,375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.69 : 10,771.02 = 2,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.69/10,771.02 = 2,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.69x = 10,771.02 × 2,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.69x = 24,238,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,238,457.15/7,180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.51

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