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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.50, 10,867.14 and 2,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.50, 10,867.14 and 2,049.39 is: 3,074.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.50 : 10,867.14 = 2,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.50/10,867.14 = 2,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.50x = 10,867.14 × 2,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.50x = 22,271,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271,008.04/7,243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.62

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