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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.28, 10,776.41 and 2,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.28, 10,776.41 and 2,253.92 is: 3,380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.28 : 10,776.41 = 2,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.28/10,776.41 = 2,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.28x = 10,776.41 × 2,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.28x = 24,289,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,289,100.88/7,184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.87

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