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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.70, 10,771.04 and 2,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.70, 10,771.04 and 2,250.72 is: 3,376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.70 : 10,771.04 = 2,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.70/10,771.04 = 2,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.70x = 10,771.04 × 2,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.70x = 24,242,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242,600.78/7,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.08

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