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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.44, 10,836.62 and 2,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.44, 10,836.62 and 2,030.32 is: 3,045.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.44 : 10,836.62 = 2,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.44/10,836.62 = 2,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.44x = 10,836.62 × 2,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.44x = 22,001,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001,806.32/7,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.47

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