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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.48, 10,848.44 and 2,302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.48, 10,848.44 and 2,302.32 is: 3,453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.48 : 10,848.44 = 2,302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.48/10,848.44 = 2,302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.48x = 10,848.44 × 2,302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.48x = 24,976,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,976,580.38/7,231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.87

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