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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.34, 10,838.30 and 2,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.34, 10,838.30 and 2,031 is: 3,046.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.34 : 10,838.30 = 2,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.34/10,838.30 = 2,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.34x = 10,838.30 × 2,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.34x = 22,012,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,587.30/7,226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.16

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