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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.33, 10,764.21 and 2,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.33, 10,764.21 and 2,244 is: 3,366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.33 : 10,764.21 = 2,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.33/10,764.21 = 2,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.33x = 10,764.21 × 2,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.33x = 24,154,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,154,887.24/7,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.38

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