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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.74, 10,838.46 and 2,293.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.74, 10,838.46 and 2,293.05 is: 3,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.74 : 10,838.46 = 2,293.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.74/10,838.46 = 2,293.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.74x = 10,838.46 × 2,293.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.74x = 24,853,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,853,130.70/7,224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.00

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