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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.98, 10,841.84 and 2,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.98, 10,841.84 and 2,295.30 is: 3,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.98 : 10,841.84 = 2,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.98/10,841.84 = 2,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.98x = 10,841.84 × 2,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.98x = 24,885,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885,275.35/7,226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.39

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