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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.44, 10,855.74 and 2,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.44, 10,855.74 and 2,044.60 is: 3,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.44 : 10,855.74 = 2,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.44/10,855.74 = 2,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.44x = 10,855.74 × 2,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.44x = 22,195,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195,646.00/7,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.36

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