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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.80, 10,775.68 and 2,253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.80, 10,775.68 and 2,253.46 is: 3,380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.80 : 10,775.68 = 2,253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.80/10,775.68 = 2,253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.80x = 10,775.68 × 2,253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.80x = 24,282,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,282,563.85/7,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.18

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