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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.83, 10,774.24 and 2,252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.83, 10,774.24 and 2,252.85 is: 3,379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.83 : 10,774.24 = 2,252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.83/10,774.24 = 2,252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.83x = 10,774.24 × 2,252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.83x = 24,272,746.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,272,746.58/7,182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.27

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