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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,200.79, 10,801.64 and 2,270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,200.79, 10,801.64 and 2,270.62 is: 3,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,200.79 : 10,801.64 = 2,270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,200.79/10,801.64 = 2,270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,200.79x = 10,801.64 × 2,270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,200.79x = 24,526,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526,419.82/7,200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.07

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