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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.82, 10,850.91 and 2,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.82, 10,850.91 and 2,039.50 is: 3,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.82 : 10,850.91 = 2,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.82/10,850.91 = 2,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.82x = 10,850.91 × 2,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.82x = 22,130,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130,430.95/7,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.30

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