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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.32, 10,855.96 and 2,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.32, 10,855.96 and 2,043.20 is: 3,064.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.32 : 10,855.96 = 2,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.32/10,855.96 = 2,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.32x = 10,855.96 × 2,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.32x = 22,180,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,897.47/7,237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.79

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