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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.16, 10,797.44 and 2,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.16, 10,797.44 and 2,266.80 is: 3,400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.16 : 10,797.44 = 2,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.16/10,797.44 = 2,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.16x = 10,797.44 × 2,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.16x = 24,475,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,475,636.99/7,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.74

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