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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.04, 10,830.15 and 2,540.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.04, 10,830.15 and 2,540.19 is: 3,810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.04 : 10,830.15 = 2,540.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.04/10,830.15 = 2,540.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.04x = 10,830.15 × 2,540.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.04x = 27,510,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,510,638.73/7,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.32

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