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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.98, 10,836.36 and 2,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.98, 10,836.36 and 2,030.26 is: 3,045.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.98 : 10,836.36 = 2,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.98/10,836.36 = 2,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.98x = 10,836.36 × 2,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.98x = 22,000,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,628.25/7,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.50

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