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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.36, 10,841.28 and 2,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.36, 10,841.28 and 2,033 is: 3,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.36 : 10,841.28 = 2,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.36/10,841.28 = 2,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.36x = 10,841.28 × 2,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.36x = 22,040,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040,322.24/7,228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.15

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