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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.59, 10,850.91 and 2,040.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.59, 10,850.91 and 2,040.87 is: 3,061.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.59 : 10,850.91 = 2,040.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.59/10,850.91 = 2,040.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.59x = 10,850.91 × 2,040.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.59x = 22,145,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,145,296.69/7,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.03

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