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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,194.40, 10,791.60 and 2,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,194.40, 10,791.60 and 2,265.55 is: 3,398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,194.40 : 10,791.60 = 2,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,194.40/10,791.60 = 2,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,194.40x = 10,791.60 × 2,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,194.40x = 24,448,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448,909.38/7,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.33

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