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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.39, 10,833.92 and 2,291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.39, 10,833.92 and 2,291.90 is: 3,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.39 : 10,833.92 = 2,291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.39/10,833.92 = 2,291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.39x = 10,833.92 × 2,291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.39x = 24,830,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,830,276.87/7,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.48

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