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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.78, 10,753.17 and 2,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.78, 10,753.17 and 2,238.84 is: 3,358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.78 : 10,753.17 = 2,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.78/10,753.17 = 2,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.78x = 10,753.17 × 2,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.78x = 24,074,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,074,675.84/7,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.27

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