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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.50, 10,862.63 and 2,046.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.50, 10,862.63 and 2,046.38 is: 3,070.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.50 : 10,862.63 = 2,046.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.50/10,862.63 = 2,046.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.50x = 10,862.63 × 2,046.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.50x = 22,229,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229,004.23/7,240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.09

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