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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.08, 10,774.59 and 2,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.08, 10,774.59 and 2,252.28 is: 3,378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.08 : 10,774.59 = 2,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.08/10,774.59 = 2,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.08x = 10,774.59 × 2,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.08x = 24,267,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,267,393.57/7,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.41

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