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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.04, 10,863.90 and 2,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.04, 10,863.90 and 2,048.52 is: 3,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.04 : 10,863.90 = 2,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.04/10,863.90 = 2,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.04x = 10,863.90 × 2,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.04x = 22,254,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,916.43/7,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.17

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