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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.70, 10,831.11 and 2,540.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.70, 10,831.11 and 2,540.75 is: 3,811.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.70 : 10,831.11 = 2,540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.70/10,831.11 = 2,540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.70x = 10,831.11 × 2,540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.70x = 27,519,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,519,088.58/7,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.14

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