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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.32, 10,842.64 and 2,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.32, 10,842.64 and 2,034.08 is: 3,051.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.32 : 10,842.64 = 2,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.32/10,842.64 = 2,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.32x = 10,842.64 × 2,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.32x = 22,054,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054,797.17/7,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.17

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