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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.48, 10,842.72 and 2,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.48, 10,842.72 and 2,034.35 is: 3,051.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.48 : 10,842.72 = 2,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.48/10,842.72 = 2,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.48x = 10,842.72 × 2,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.48x = 22,057,914.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,057,914.54/7,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.53

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