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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.35, 10,818.15 and 2,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.35, 10,818.15 and 2,280.52 is: 3,421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.35 : 10,818.15 = 2,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.35/10,818.15 = 2,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.35x = 10,818.15 × 2,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.35x = 24,671,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671,007.44/7,211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.14

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