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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.28, 10,756.94 and 2,240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.28, 10,756.94 and 2,240.95 is: 3,361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.28 : 10,756.94 = 2,240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.28/10,756.94 = 2,240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.28x = 10,756.94 × 2,240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.28x = 24,105,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,105,746.77/7,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.43

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