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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.96, 10,762.68 and 2,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.96, 10,762.68 and 2,244.76 is: 3,367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.96 : 10,762.68 = 2,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.96/10,762.68 = 2,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.96x = 10,762.68 × 2,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.96x = 24,159,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,159,633.56/7,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.22

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