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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.42, 10,836.63 and 2,030.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.42, 10,836.63 and 2,030.34 is: 3,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.42 : 10,836.63 = 2,030.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.42/10,836.63 = 2,030.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.42x = 10,836.63 × 2,030.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.42x = 22,002,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,002,043.35/7,224.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.51

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