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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.51, 10,832.51 and 2,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.51, 10,832.51 and 2,026.38 is: 3,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.51 : 10,832.51 = 2,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.51/10,832.51 = 2,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.51x = 10,832.51 × 2,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.51x = 21,950,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,950,781.61/7,220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.06

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