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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.78, 10,843.17 and 2,033.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.78, 10,843.17 and 2,033.98 is: 3,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.78 : 10,843.17 = 2,033.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.78/10,843.17 = 2,033.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.78x = 10,843.17 × 2,033.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.78x = 22,054,790.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054,790.92/7,228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.97

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