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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.23, 10,774.78 and 2,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.23, 10,774.78 and 2,253.22 is: 3,379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.23 : 10,774.78 = 2,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.23/10,774.78 = 2,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.23x = 10,774.78 × 2,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.23x = 24,277,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,277,949.79/7,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.34

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