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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.73, 10,771.10 and 2,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.73, 10,771.10 and 2,250.76 is: 3,376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.73 : 10,771.10 = 2,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.73/10,771.10 = 2,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.73x = 10,771.10 × 2,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.73x = 24,243,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,243,107.18/7,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.13

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