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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.28, 10,850.72 and 2,301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.28, 10,850.72 and 2,301.19 is: 3,452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.28 : 10,850.72 = 2,301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.28/10,850.72 = 2,301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.28x = 10,850.72 × 2,301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.28x = 24,969,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,969,568.36/7,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.04

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