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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.62, 10,848.51 and 2,299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.62, 10,848.51 and 2,299.80 is: 3,450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.62 : 10,848.51 = 2,299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.62/10,848.51 = 2,299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.62x = 10,848.51 × 2,299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.62x = 24,949,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,949,403.30/7,231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.04

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