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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.93, 10,860.84 and 2,045.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.93, 10,860.84 and 2,045.94 is: 3,069.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.93 : 10,860.84 = 2,045.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.93/10,860.84 = 2,045.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.93x = 10,860.84 × 2,045.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.93x = 22,220,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220,626.99/7,239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.18

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