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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.24, 10,828.70 and 2,288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.24, 10,828.70 and 2,288.96 is: 3,432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.24 : 10,828.70 = 2,288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.24/10,828.70 = 2,288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.24x = 10,828.70 × 2,288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.24x = 24,786,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,786,461.15/7,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.91

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