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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.44, 10,830.61 and 2,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.44, 10,830.61 and 2,026.32 is: 3,039.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.44 : 10,830.61 = 2,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.44/10,830.61 = 2,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.44x = 10,830.61 × 2,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.44x = 21,946,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,946,243.57/7,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.46

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