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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.92, 10,853.19 and 2,303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.92, 10,853.19 and 2,303.43 is: 3,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.92 : 10,853.19 = 2,303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.92/10,853.19 = 2,303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.92x = 10,853.19 × 2,303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.92x = 24,999,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,999,563.44/7,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.40

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