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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.84, 10,804.20 and 2,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.84, 10,804.20 and 2,008.28 is: 3,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.84 : 10,804.20 = 2,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.84/10,804.20 = 2,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.84x = 10,804.20 × 2,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.84x = 21,697,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,697,858.78/7,202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.40

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