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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.66, 10,772.50 and 2,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.66, 10,772.50 and 2,251.70 is: 3,377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.66 : 10,772.50 = 2,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.66/10,772.50 = 2,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.66x = 10,772.50 × 2,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.66x = 24,256,438.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256,438.25/7,181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.55

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