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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.41, 10,841.05 and 2,297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.41, 10,841.05 and 2,297.73 is: 3,445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.41 : 10,841.05 = 2,297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.41/10,841.05 = 2,297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.41x = 10,841.05 × 2,297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.41x = 24,909,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,909,805.82/7,229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.62

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