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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.44, 10,861.60 and 2,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.44, 10,861.60 and 2,046.44 is: 3,069.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.44 : 10,861.60 = 2,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.44/10,861.60 = 2,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.44x = 10,861.60 × 2,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.44x = 22,227,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227,612.70/7,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.93

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