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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.89, 10,768.52 and 2,249.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.89, 10,768.52 and 2,249.99 is: 3,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.89 : 10,768.52 = 2,249.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.89/10,768.52 = 2,249.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.89x = 10,768.52 × 2,249.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.89x = 24,228,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,228,997.22/7,182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.16

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