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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.18, 10,774.26 and 2,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.18, 10,774.26 and 2,252.16 is: 3,378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.18 : 10,774.26 = 2,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.18/10,774.26 = 2,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.18x = 10,774.26 × 2,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.18x = 24,265,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,265,357.40/7,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.55

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