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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.97, 10,846.45 and 2,036.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.97, 10,846.45 and 2,036.84 is: 3,055.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.97 : 10,846.45 = 2,036.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.97/10,846.45 = 2,036.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.97x = 10,846.45 × 2,036.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.97x = 22,092,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092,483.22/7,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.26

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