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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.28, 10,845.96 and 2,037.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.28, 10,845.96 and 2,037.56 is: 3,056.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.28 : 10,845.96 = 2,037.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.28/10,845.96 = 2,037.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.28x = 10,845.96 × 2,037.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.28x = 22,099,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,294.26/7,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.07

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