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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.48, 10,842.66 and 2,298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.48, 10,842.66 and 2,298.49 is: 3,447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.48 : 10,842.66 = 2,298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.48/10,842.66 = 2,298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.48x = 10,842.66 × 2,298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.48x = 24,921,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,921,745.58/7,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.72

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