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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.50, 10,808.57 and 2,010.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.50, 10,808.57 and 2,010.38 is: 3,016.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.50 : 10,808.57 = 2,010.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.50/10,808.57 = 2,010.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.50x = 10,808.57 × 2,010.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.50x = 21,729,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,729,283.94/7,204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.07

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