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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.86, 10,833.12 and 2,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.86, 10,833.12 and 2,026.74 is: 3,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.86 : 10,833.12 = 2,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.86/10,833.12 = 2,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.86x = 10,833.12 × 2,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.86x = 21,955,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955,917.63/7,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.62

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