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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.40, 10,844.28 and 2,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.40, 10,844.28 and 2,035.24 is: 3,052.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.40 : 10,844.28 = 2,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.40/10,844.28 = 2,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.40x = 10,844.28 × 2,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.40x = 22,070,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070,712.43/7,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.91

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