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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.79, 10,852.18 and 2,305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.79, 10,852.18 and 2,305.16 is: 3,457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.79 : 10,852.18 = 2,305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.79/10,852.18 = 2,305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.79x = 10,852.18 × 2,305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.79x = 25,015,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,015,991.92/7,234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.74

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