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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,232.31, 10,848.42 and 2,038.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,232.31, 10,848.42 and 2,038.14 is: 3,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,232.31 : 10,848.42 = 2,038.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,232.31/10,848.42 = 2,038.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,232.31x = 10,848.42 × 2,038.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,232.31x = 22,110,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110,598.74/7,232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.20

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