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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.74, 10,839.96 and 2,296.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.74, 10,839.96 and 2,296.39 is: 3,444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.74 : 10,839.96 = 2,296.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.74/10,839.96 = 2,296.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.74x = 10,839.96 × 2,296.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.74x = 24,892,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,892,775.74/7,226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.54

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