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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.08, 10,754.28 and 2,239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.08, 10,754.28 and 2,239.44 is: 3,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.08 : 10,754.28 = 2,239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.08/10,754.28 = 2,239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.08x = 10,754.28 × 2,239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.08x = 24,083,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083,564.80/7,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.43

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