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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.28, 10,845.42 and 2,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.28, 10,845.42 and 2,035.48 is: 3,053.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.28 : 10,845.42 = 2,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.28/10,845.42 = 2,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.28x = 10,845.42 × 2,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.28x = 22,075,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,075,635.50/7,230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.22

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