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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.07, 10,771.74 and 2,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.07, 10,771.74 and 2,250.60 is: 3,375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.07 : 10,771.74 = 2,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.07/10,771.74 = 2,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.07x = 10,771.74 × 2,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.07x = 24,242,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242,878.04/7,181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.94

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