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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.05, 10,849.57 and 2,302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.05, 10,849.57 and 2,302.69 is: 3,454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.05 : 10,849.57 = 2,302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.05/10,849.57 = 2,302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.05x = 10,849.57 × 2,302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.05x = 24,983,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,983,163.46/7,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.03

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