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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.80, 10,830.66 and 2,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.80, 10,830.66 and 2,290.60 is: 3,435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.80 : 10,830.66 = 2,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.80/10,830.66 = 2,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.80x = 10,830.66 × 2,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.80x = 24,808,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,808,709.80/7,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.73

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