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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.26, 10,838.20 and 2,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.26, 10,838.20 and 2,030.12 is: 3,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.26 : 10,838.20 = 2,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.26/10,838.20 = 2,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.26x = 10,838.20 × 2,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.26x = 22,002,846.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,002,846.58/7,224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.69

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