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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.57, 10,844.73 and 2,035.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.57, 10,844.73 and 2,035.85 is: 3,053.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.57 : 10,844.73 = 2,035.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.57/10,844.73 = 2,035.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.57x = 10,844.73 × 2,035.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.57x = 22,078,189.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,189.35/7,229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.88

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