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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.10, 10,830.45 and 2,289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.10, 10,830.45 and 2,289.93 is: 3,434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.10 : 10,830.45 = 2,289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.10/10,830.45 = 2,289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.10x = 10,830.45 × 2,289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.10x = 24,800,972.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800,972.37/7,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.99

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