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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.28, 10,833.72 and 2,291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.28, 10,833.72 and 2,291.46 is: 3,437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.28 : 10,833.72 = 2,291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.28/10,833.72 = 2,291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.28x = 10,833.72 × 2,291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.28x = 24,824,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,824,986.81/7,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.28

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