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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.48, 10,849.62 and 2,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.48, 10,849.62 and 2,304.48 is: 3,455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.48 : 10,849.62 = 2,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.48/10,849.62 = 2,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.48x = 10,849.62 × 2,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.48x = 25,002,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,002,666.53/7,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.57

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