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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.31, 10,855.96 and 2,043.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.31, 10,855.96 and 2,043.19 is: 3,064.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.31 : 10,855.96 = 2,043.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.31/10,855.96 = 2,043.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.31x = 10,855.96 × 2,043.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.31x = 22,180,734.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,734.63/7,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.78

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