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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.92, 10,737.50 and 2,228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.92, 10,737.50 and 2,228.45 is: 3,342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.92 : 10,737.50 = 2,228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.92/10,737.50 = 2,228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.92x = 10,737.50 × 2,228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.92x = 23,927,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,927,917.05/7,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.39

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