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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.59, 10,844.69 and 2,298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.59, 10,844.69 and 2,298.71 is: 3,448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.59 : 10,844.69 = 2,298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.59/10,844.69 = 2,298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.59x = 10,844.69 × 2,298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.59x = 24,928,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,928,812.97/7,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.17

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