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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.28, 10,842.96 and 2,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.28, 10,842.96 and 2,035.56 is: 3,053.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.28 : 10,842.96 = 2,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.28/10,842.96 = 2,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.28x = 10,842.96 × 2,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.28x = 22,071,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071,495.66/7,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.07

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