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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.76, 10,846.78 and 2,036.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.76, 10,846.78 and 2,036.68 is: 3,055.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.76 : 10,846.78 = 2,036.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.76/10,846.78 = 2,036.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.76x = 10,846.78 × 2,036.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.76x = 22,091,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,419.89/7,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.20

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