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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.78, 10,829.03 and 2,290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.78, 10,829.03 and 2,290.10 is: 3,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.78 : 10,829.03 = 2,290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.78/10,829.03 = 2,290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.78x = 10,829.03 × 2,290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.78x = 24,799,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,799,496.01/7,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.99

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