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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.58, 10,760.32 and 2,243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.58, 10,760.32 and 2,243.89 is: 3,364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.58 : 10,760.32 = 2,243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.58/10,760.32 = 2,243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.58x = 10,760.32 × 2,243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.58x = 24,144,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,144,974.44/7,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.88

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