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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.61, 10,851.93 and 2,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.61, 10,851.93 and 2,040.48 is: 3,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.61 : 10,851.93 = 2,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.61/10,851.93 = 2,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.61x = 10,851.93 × 2,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.61x = 22,143,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,146.13/7,234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.73

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