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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.52, 10,838.28 and 2,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.52, 10,838.28 and 2,031.56 is: 3,047.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.52 : 10,838.28 = 2,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.52/10,838.28 = 2,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.52x = 10,838.28 × 2,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.52x = 22,018,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,018,616.12/7,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.34

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