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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.52, 10,832.68 and 2,290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.52, 10,832.68 and 2,290.80 is: 3,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.52 : 10,832.68 = 2,290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.52/10,832.68 = 2,290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.52x = 10,832.68 × 2,290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.52x = 24,815,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,815,503.34/7,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.33

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