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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.88, 10,851.19 and 2,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.88, 10,851.19 and 2,040.16 is: 3,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.88 : 10,851.19 = 2,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.88/10,851.19 = 2,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.88x = 10,851.19 × 2,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.88x = 22,138,131.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,138,131.56/7,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.34

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