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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.98, 10,841.98 and 2,033.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.98, 10,841.98 and 2,033.86 is: 3,050.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.98 : 10,841.98 = 2,033.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.98/10,841.98 = 2,033.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.98x = 10,841.98 × 2,033.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.98x = 22,051,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,051,061.40/7,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.79

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