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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.40, 10,842.78 and 2,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.40, 10,842.78 and 2,034.24 is: 3,051.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.40 : 10,842.78 = 2,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.40/10,842.78 = 2,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.40x = 10,842.78 × 2,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.40x = 22,056,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,816.79/7,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.41

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