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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,191.83, 10,787.84 and 2,261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,191.83, 10,787.84 and 2,261.46 is: 3,392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,191.83 : 10,787.84 = 2,261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,191.83/10,787.84 = 2,261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,191.83x = 10,787.84 × 2,261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,191.83x = 24,396,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,396,257.34/7,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.22

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