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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.82, 10,852.20 and 2,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.82, 10,852.20 and 2,040.48 is: 3,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.82 : 10,852.20 = 2,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.82/10,852.20 = 2,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.82x = 10,852.20 × 2,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.82x = 22,143,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,697.06/7,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.29

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