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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.60, 10,853.20 and 2,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.60, 10,853.20 and 2,305.60 is: 3,458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.60 : 10,853.20 = 2,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.60/10,853.20 = 2,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.60x = 10,853.20 × 2,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.60x = 25,023,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,023,137.92/7,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.34

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