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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,154.45, 10,731.62 and 2,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,154.45, 10,731.62 and 2,224.08 is: 3,336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,154.45 : 10,731.62 = 2,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,154.45/10,731.62 = 2,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,154.45x = 10,731.62 × 2,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,154.45x = 23,867,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,867,916.63/7,154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.10

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