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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.72, 10,762.40 and 2,244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.72, 10,762.40 and 2,244.46 is: 3,366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.72 : 10,762.40 = 2,244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.72/10,762.40 = 2,244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.72x = 10,762.40 × 2,244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.72x = 24,155,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,155,776.30/7,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.79

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