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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,201.76, 10,802.97 and 2,271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,201.76, 10,802.97 and 2,271.90 is: 3,407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,201.76 : 10,802.97 = 2,271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,201.76/10,802.97 = 2,271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,201.76x = 10,802.97 × 2,271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,201.76x = 24,543,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,543,247.29/7,201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.95

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