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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.52, 10,832.64 and 2,026.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.52, 10,832.64 and 2,026.41 is: 3,040.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.52 : 10,832.64 = 2,026.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.52/10,832.64 = 2,026.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.52x = 10,832.64 × 2,026.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.52x = 21,951,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,951,370.02/7,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.14

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