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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.45, 10,852.19 and 2,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.45, 10,852.19 and 2,305.25 is: 3,456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.45 : 10,852.19 = 2,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.45/10,852.19 = 2,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.45x = 10,852.19 × 2,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.45x = 25,017,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017,011.00/7,238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.13

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