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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.02, 10,838.76 and 2,031.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.02, 10,838.76 and 2,031.76 is: 3,047.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.02 : 10,838.76 = 2,031.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.02/10,838.76 = 2,031.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.02x = 10,838.76 × 2,031.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.02x = 22,021,759.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,759.02/7,226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.56

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