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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,192.32, 10,787.77 and 2,261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,192.32, 10,787.77 and 2,261.83 is: 3,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,192.32 : 10,787.77 = 2,261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,192.32/10,787.77 = 2,261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,192.32x = 10,787.77 × 2,261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,192.32x = 24,400,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400,101.82/7,192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.52

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