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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.55, 10,840.56 and 1,961.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.55, 10,840.56 and 1,961.66 is: 2,942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.55 : 10,840.56 = 1,961.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.55/10,840.56 = 1,961.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.55x = 10,840.56 × 1,961.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.55x = 21,265,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,265,438.73/7,226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.68

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