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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.69, 10,883.54 and 1,783.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.69, 10,883.54 and 1,783.69 is: 2,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.69 : 10,883.54 = 1,783.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.69/10,883.54 = 1,783.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.69x = 10,883.54 × 1,783.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.69x = 19,412,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412,838.71/7,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.53

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