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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.96, 10,848.30 and 2,037.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.96, 10,848.30 and 2,037.88 is: 3,056.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.96 : 10,848.30 = 2,037.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.96/10,848.30 = 2,037.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.96x = 10,848.30 × 2,037.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.96x = 22,107,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107,533.60/7,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.92

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