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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,192.17, 10,788.42 and 2,261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,192.17, 10,788.42 and 2,261.81 is: 3,392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,192.17 : 10,788.42 = 2,261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,192.17/10,788.42 = 2,261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,192.17x = 10,788.42 × 2,261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,192.17x = 24,401,302.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,401,302.30/7,192.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.76

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