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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.46, 10,756.94 and 2,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.46, 10,756.94 and 2,238.84 is: 3,358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.46 : 10,756.94 = 2,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.46/10,756.94 = 2,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.46x = 10,756.94 × 2,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.46x = 24,083,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083,056.36/7,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.65

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