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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.26, 10,863.96 and 2,048.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.26, 10,863.96 and 2,048.18 is: 3,072.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.26 : 10,863.96 = 2,048.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.26/10,863.96 = 2,048.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.26x = 10,863.96 × 2,048.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.26x = 22,251,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,251,345.59/7,242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.43

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