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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.59, 10,861.29 and 2,046.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.59, 10,861.29 and 2,046.47 is: 3,069.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.59 : 10,861.29 = 2,046.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.59/10,861.29 = 2,046.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.59x = 10,861.29 × 2,046.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.59x = 22,227,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227,249.84/7,240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.81

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