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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.22, 10,863.66 and 2,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.22, 10,863.66 and 2,047.10 is: 3,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.22 : 10,863.66 = 2,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.22/10,863.66 = 2,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.22x = 10,863.66 × 2,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.22x = 22,238,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,238,998.39/7,241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.17

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