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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.30, 10,741.50 and 2,230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.30, 10,741.50 and 2,230.56 is: 3,345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.30 : 10,741.50 = 2,230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.30/10,741.50 = 2,230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.30x = 10,741.50 × 2,230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.30x = 23,959,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,959,560.24/7,161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.70

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