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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,164.49, 10,744.66 and 2,484.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,164.49, 10,744.66 and 2,484.31 is: 3,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,164.49 : 10,744.66 = 2,484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,164.49/10,744.66 = 2,484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,164.49x = 10,744.66 × 2,484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,164.49x = 26,693,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,693,066.28/7,164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.75

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