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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.88, 10,775.82 and 2,253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.88, 10,775.82 and 2,253.90 is: 3,380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.88 : 10,775.82 = 2,253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.88/10,775.82 = 2,253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.88x = 10,775.82 × 2,253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.88x = 24,287,609.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,287,609.43/7,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.85

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