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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.38, 10,842.66 and 2,034.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.38, 10,842.66 and 2,034.12 is: 3,051.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.38 : 10,842.66 = 2,034.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.38/10,842.66 = 2,034.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.38x = 10,842.66 × 2,034.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.38x = 22,055,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,055,271.56/7,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.21

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