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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.18, 10,842.27 and 2,297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.18, 10,842.27 and 2,297.82 is: 3,446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.18 : 10,842.27 = 2,297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.18/10,842.27 = 2,297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.18x = 10,842.27 × 2,297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.18x = 24,913,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,913,584.85/7,228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.73

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