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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.57, 10,857.72 and 2,045.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.57, 10,857.72 and 2,045.85 is: 3,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.57 : 10,857.72 = 2,045.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.57/10,857.72 = 2,045.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.57x = 10,857.72 × 2,045.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.57x = 22,213,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213,266.46/7,239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.31

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