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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.28, 10,758.48 and 2,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.28, 10,758.48 and 2,241.04 is: 3,362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.28 : 10,758.48 = 2,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.28/10,758.48 = 2,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.28x = 10,758.48 × 2,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.28x = 24,110,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,110,184.02/7,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.05

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