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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.33, 10,806.50 and 2,274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.33, 10,806.50 and 2,274.36 is: 3,411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.33 : 10,806.50 = 2,274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.33/10,806.50 = 2,274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.33x = 10,806.50 × 2,274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.33x = 24,577,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577,871.34/7,204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.54

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