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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.56, 10,808.28 and 2,274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.56, 10,808.28 and 2,274.66 is: 3,412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.56 : 10,808.28 = 2,274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.56/10,808.28 = 2,274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.56x = 10,808.28 × 2,274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.56x = 24,585,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,585,162.18/7,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.44

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