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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.31, 10,845.56 and 1,965.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.31, 10,845.56 and 1,965.58 is: 2,948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.31 : 10,845.56 = 1,965.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.31/10,845.56 = 1,965.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.31x = 10,845.56 × 1,965.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.31x = 21,317,815.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317,815.82/7,230.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.40

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