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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.46, 10,849.20 and 2,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.46, 10,849.20 and 2,302.90 is: 3,454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.46 : 10,849.20 = 2,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.46/10,849.20 = 2,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.46x = 10,849.20 × 2,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.46x = 24,984,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,984,622.68/7,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.03

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