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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.61, 10,754.40 and 2,239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.61, 10,754.40 and 2,239.25 is: 3,358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.61 : 10,754.40 = 2,239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.61/10,754.40 = 2,239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.61x = 10,754.40 × 2,239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.61x = 24,081,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,081,744.83/7,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.86

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