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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.78, 10,848.80 and 2,302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.78, 10,848.80 and 2,302.53 is: 3,454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.78 : 10,848.80 = 2,302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.78/10,848.80 = 2,302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.78x = 10,848.80 × 2,302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.78x = 24,979,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,979,652.54/7,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.15

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