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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.14, 10,865.34 and 2,049.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.14, 10,865.34 and 2,049.01 is: 3,073.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.14 : 10,865.34 = 2,049.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.14/10,865.34 = 2,049.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.14x = 10,865.34 × 2,049.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.14x = 22,263,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,263,190.31/7,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.69

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