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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.68, 10,739.67 and 2,228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.68, 10,739.67 and 2,228.05 is: 3,342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.68 : 10,739.67 = 2,228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.68/10,739.67 = 2,228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.68x = 10,739.67 × 2,228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.68x = 23,928,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,928,521.74/7,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.59

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