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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.79, 10,854.48 and 2,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.79, 10,854.48 and 2,303.70 is: 3,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.79 : 10,854.48 = 2,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.79/10,854.48 = 2,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.79x = 10,854.48 × 2,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.79x = 25,005,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,005,465.58/7,235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.80

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