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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.34, 10,833.78 and 2,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.34, 10,833.78 and 2,028 is: 3,041.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.34 : 10,833.78 = 2,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.34/10,833.78 = 2,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.34x = 10,833.78 × 2,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.34x = 21,970,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,970,905.84/7,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.65

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