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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.32, 10,838.14 and 2,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.32, 10,838.14 and 2,031.08 is: 3,046.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.32 : 10,838.14 = 2,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.32/10,838.14 = 2,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.32x = 10,838.14 × 2,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.32x = 22,013,129.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,013,129.39/7,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.66

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