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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.38, 10,806.57 and 2,274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.38, 10,806.57 and 2,274.52 is: 3,411.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.38 : 10,806.57 = 2,274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.38/10,806.57 = 2,274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.38x = 10,806.57 × 2,274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.38x = 24,579,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,579,759.60/7,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.78

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