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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.33, 10,774.99 and 2,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.33, 10,774.99 and 2,253.40 is: 3,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.33 : 10,774.99 = 2,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.33/10,774.99 = 2,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.33x = 10,774.99 × 2,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.33x = 24,280,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280,338.35/7,183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.10

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