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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.74, 10,741.59 and 2,481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.74, 10,741.59 and 2,481.22 is: 3,722.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.74 : 10,741.59 = 2,481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.74/10,741.59 = 2,481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.74x = 10,741.59 × 2,481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.74x = 26,652,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,652,247.94/7,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.00

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