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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,185.39, 10,778.09 and 2,255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,185.39, 10,778.09 and 2,255.46 is: 3,383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,185.39 : 10,778.09 = 2,255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,185.39/10,778.09 = 2,255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,185.39x = 10,778.09 × 2,255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,185.39x = 24,309,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,309,539.59/7,185.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.19

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