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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.05, 10,738.98 and 2,229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.05, 10,738.98 and 2,229.39 is: 3,344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.05 : 10,738.98 = 2,229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.05/10,738.98 = 2,229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.05x = 10,738.98 × 2,229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.05x = 23,941,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,941,374.62/7,159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.21

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