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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.04, 10,846.08 and 2,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.04, 10,846.08 and 2,036.48 is: 3,054.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.04 : 10,846.08 = 2,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.04/10,846.08 = 2,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.04x = 10,846.08 × 2,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.04x = 22,087,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,825.00/7,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.58

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