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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.93, 10,852.36 and 2,040.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.93, 10,852.36 and 2,040.81 is: 3,061.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.93 : 10,852.36 = 2,040.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.93/10,852.36 = 2,040.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.93x = 10,852.36 × 2,040.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.93x = 22,147,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147,604.81/7,234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.21

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