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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.41, 10,852.43 and 2,302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.41, 10,852.43 and 2,302.91 is: 3,454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.41 : 10,852.43 = 2,302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.41/10,852.43 = 2,302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.41x = 10,852.43 × 2,302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.41x = 24,992,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,992,103.79/7,234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.62

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