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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.88, 10,832.13 and 2,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.88, 10,832.13 and 2,289.60 is: 3,434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.88 : 10,832.13 = 2,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.88/10,832.13 = 2,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.88x = 10,832.13 × 2,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.88x = 24,801,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,801,244.85/7,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.66

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