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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.83, 10,840.25 and 2,032.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.83, 10,840.25 and 2,032.71 is: 3,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.83 : 10,840.25 = 2,032.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.83/10,840.25 = 2,032.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.83x = 10,840.25 × 2,032.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.83x = 22,035,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,035,020.21/7,226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.06

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