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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.24, 10,774.85 and 2,253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.24, 10,774.85 and 2,253.26 is: 3,379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.24 : 10,774.85 = 2,253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.24/10,774.85 = 2,253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.24x = 10,774.85 × 2,253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.24x = 24,278,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,278,538.51/7,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.89

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