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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.38, 10,838.44 and 2,031.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.38, 10,838.44 and 2,031.66 is: 3,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.38 : 10,838.44 = 2,031.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.38/10,838.44 = 2,031.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.38x = 10,838.44 × 2,031.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.38x = 22,020,025.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020,025.01/7,225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.59

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