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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.21, 10,776.72 and 2,253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.21, 10,776.72 and 2,253.74 is: 3,380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.21 : 10,776.72 = 2,253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.21/10,776.72 = 2,253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.21x = 10,776.72 × 2,253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.21x = 24,287,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,287,924.93/7,184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.74

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