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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.46, 10,837.08 and 2,294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.46, 10,837.08 and 2,294.49 is: 3,441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.46 : 10,837.08 = 2,294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.46/10,837.08 = 2,294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.46x = 10,837.08 × 2,294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.46x = 24,865,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,865,571.69/7,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.86

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