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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.56, 10,853.76 and 2,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.56, 10,853.76 and 2,041 is: 3,061.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.56 : 10,853.76 = 2,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.56/10,853.76 = 2,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.56x = 10,853.76 × 2,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.56x = 22,152,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,524.16/7,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.62

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