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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.68, 10,846.82 and 2,299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.68, 10,846.82 and 2,299.17 is: 3,449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.68 : 10,846.82 = 2,299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.68/10,846.82 = 2,299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.68x = 10,846.82 × 2,299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.68x = 24,938,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,938,717.54/7,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.01

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