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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.49, 10,840.21 and 2,228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.49, 10,840.21 and 2,228.25 is: 3,342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.49 : 10,840.21 = 2,228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.49/10,840.21 = 2,228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.49x = 10,840.21 × 2,228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.49x = 24,154,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,154,692.36/7,226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.52

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