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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.59, 10,828.26 and 2,024.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.59, 10,828.26 and 2,024.87 is: 3,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.59 : 10,828.26 = 2,024.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.59/10,828.26 = 2,024.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.59x = 10,828.26 × 2,024.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.59x = 21,925,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925,764.68/7,218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.40

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