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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.58, 10,758.83 and 2,242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.58, 10,758.83 and 2,242.89 is: 3,363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.58 : 10,758.83 = 2,242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.58/10,758.83 = 2,242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.58x = 10,758.83 × 2,242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.58x = 24,130,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,130,861.00/7,174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.39

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