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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.76, 10,761.73 and 2,243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.76, 10,761.73 and 2,243.81 is: 3,365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.76 : 10,761.73 = 2,243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.76/10,761.73 = 2,243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.76x = 10,761.73 × 2,243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.76x = 24,147,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,147,266.17/7,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.59

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