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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.70, 10,850.44 and 2,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.70, 10,850.44 and 2,303.28 is: 3,454.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.70 : 10,850.44 = 2,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.70/10,850.44 = 2,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.70x = 10,850.44 × 2,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.70x = 24,991,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,991,601.44/7,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.88

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