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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.38, 10,835.44 and 2,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.38, 10,835.44 and 2,029.66 is: 3,044.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.38 : 10,835.44 = 2,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.38/10,835.44 = 2,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.38x = 10,835.44 × 2,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.38x = 21,992,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,992,226.99/7,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.59

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