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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.25, 10,857.38 and 2,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.25, 10,857.38 and 2,044.26 is: 3,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.25 : 10,857.38 = 2,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.25/10,857.38 = 2,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.25x = 10,857.38 × 2,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.25x = 22,195,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195,297.42/7,238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.39

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