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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.80, 10,846.56 and 2,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.80, 10,846.56 and 2,299.60 is: 3,449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.80 : 10,846.56 = 2,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.80/10,846.56 = 2,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.80x = 10,846.56 × 2,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.80x = 24,942,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,942,749.38/7,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.99

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