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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.36, 10,835.28 and 2,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.36, 10,835.28 and 2,029 is: 3,043.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.36 : 10,835.28 = 2,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.36/10,835.28 = 2,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.36x = 10,835.28 × 2,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.36x = 21,984,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,984,783.12/7,224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.15

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