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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.30, 10,849.82 and 2,302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.30, 10,849.82 and 2,302.86 is: 3,454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.30 : 10,849.82 = 2,302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.30/10,849.82 = 2,302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.30x = 10,849.82 × 2,302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.30x = 24,985,645.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,985,645.66/7,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.25

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