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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.52, 10,776.78 and 2,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.52, 10,776.78 and 2,254.50 is: 3,381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.52 : 10,776.78 = 2,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.52/10,776.78 = 2,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.52x = 10,776.78 × 2,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.52x = 24,296,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,296,250.51/7,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.75

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