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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.24, 10,849.86 and 2,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.24, 10,849.86 and 2,039.64 is: 3,059.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.24 : 10,849.86 = 2,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.24/10,849.86 = 2,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.24x = 10,849.86 × 2,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.24x = 22,129,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129,808.45/7,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.46

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