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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.39, 10,836.57 and 2,030.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.39, 10,836.57 and 2,030.25 is: 3,045.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.39 : 10,836.57 = 2,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.39/10,836.57 = 2,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.39x = 10,836.57 × 2,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.39x = 22,000,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,946.24/7,224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.37

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