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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.53, 10,842.89 and 2,298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.53, 10,842.89 and 2,298.15 is: 3,447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.53 : 10,842.89 = 2,298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.53/10,842.89 = 2,298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.53x = 10,842.89 × 2,298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.53x = 24,918,576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,918,576.16/7,228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.25

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