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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.90, 10,777.36 and 2,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.90, 10,777.36 and 2,254.93 is: 3,382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.90 : 10,777.36 = 2,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.90/10,777.36 = 2,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.90x = 10,777.36 × 2,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.90x = 24,302,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,302,159.80/7,184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.39

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