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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.92, 10,773.08 and 2,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.92, 10,773.08 and 2,252.24 is: 3,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.92 : 10,773.08 = 2,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.92/10,773.08 = 2,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.92x = 10,773.08 × 2,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.92x = 24,263,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,263,561.70/7,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.48

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