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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.02, 10,865.76 and 2,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.02, 10,865.76 and 2,049.76 is: 3,074.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.02 : 10,865.76 = 2,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.02/10,865.76 = 2,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.02x = 10,865.76 × 2,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.02x = 22,272,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,272,200.22/7,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.56

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