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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.41, 10,741.92 and 2,228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.41, 10,741.92 and 2,228.91 is: 3,343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.41 : 10,741.92 = 2,228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.41/10,741.92 = 2,228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.41x = 10,741.92 × 2,228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.41x = 23,942,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,942,772.91/7,160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.77

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