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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.14, 10,846.70 and 1,759.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.14, 10,846.70 and 1,759.14 is: 2,638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.14 : 10,846.70 = 1,759.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.14/10,846.70 = 1,759.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.14x = 10,846.70 × 1,759.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.14x = 19,080,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080,863.84/7,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.71

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