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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,822.30, 10,233.45 and 2,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,822.30, 10,233.45 and 2,440.20 is: 3,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,822.30 : 10,233.45 = 2,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,822.30/10,233.45 = 2,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,822.30x = 10,233.45 × 2,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,822.30x = 24,971,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,971,664.69/6,822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.30

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