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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.89, 10,771.35 and 2,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.89, 10,771.35 and 2,250.92 is: 3,376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.89 : 10,771.35 = 2,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.89/10,771.35 = 2,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.89x = 10,771.35 × 2,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.89x = 24,245,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,245,384.84/7,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.37

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