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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.71, 10,834.44 and 2,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.71, 10,834.44 and 2,292.74 is: 3,439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.71 : 10,834.44 = 2,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.71/10,834.44 = 2,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.71x = 10,834.44 × 2,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.71x = 24,840,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,840,499.79/7,222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.22

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