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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.84, 10,852.50 and 2,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.84, 10,852.50 and 2,305 is: 3,457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.84 : 10,852.50 = 2,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.84/10,852.50 = 2,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.84x = 10,852.50 × 2,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.84x = 25,015,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,015,012.50/7,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.58

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