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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,232.78, 10,848.70 and 2,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,232.78, 10,848.70 and 2,302.72 is: 3,453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,232.78 : 10,848.70 = 2,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,232.78/10,848.70 = 2,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,232.78x = 10,848.70 × 2,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,232.78x = 24,981,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,981,518.46/7,232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.93

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