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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.60, 10,832.88 and 2,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.60, 10,832.88 and 2,027.28 is: 3,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.60 : 10,832.88 = 2,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.60/10,832.88 = 2,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.60x = 10,832.88 × 2,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.60x = 21,961,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,961,280.97/7,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.05

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