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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.48, 10,776.72 and 2,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.48, 10,776.72 and 2,254.14 is: 3,381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.48 : 10,776.72 = 2,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.48/10,776.72 = 2,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.48x = 10,776.72 × 2,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.48x = 24,292,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,292,235.62/7,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.21

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