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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.83, 10,771.24 and 2,250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.83, 10,771.24 and 2,250.85 is: 3,376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.83 : 10,771.24 = 2,250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.83/10,771.24 = 2,250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.83x = 10,771.24 × 2,250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.83x = 24,244,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,244,445.55/7,180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.27

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