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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.41, 10,740.41 and 2,227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.41, 10,740.41 and 2,227.89 is: 3,342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.41 : 10,740.41 = 2,227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.41/10,740.41 = 2,227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.41x = 10,740.41 × 2,227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.41x = 23,928,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,928,440.90/7,159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.24

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