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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,200.19, 10,801.96 and 2,270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,200.19, 10,801.96 and 2,270.33 is: 3,406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,200.19 : 10,801.96 = 2,270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,200.19/10,801.96 = 2,270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,200.19x = 10,801.96 × 2,270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,200.19x = 24,523,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523,994.67/7,200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.02

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