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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.76, 10,767.22 and 2,248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.76, 10,767.22 and 2,248.94 is: 3,371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.76 : 10,767.22 = 2,248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.76/10,767.22 = 2,248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.76x = 10,767.22 × 2,248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.76x = 24,214,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,214,785.53/7,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.24

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