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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.28, 10,831.08 and 2,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.28, 10,831.08 and 2,026.12 is: 3,039.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.28 : 10,831.08 = 2,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.28/10,831.08 = 2,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.28x = 10,831.08 × 2,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.28x = 21,945,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,945,067.81/7,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.37

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