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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.10, 10,866.42 and 2,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.10, 10,866.42 and 2,049.84 is: 3,074.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.10 : 10,866.42 = 2,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.10/10,866.42 = 2,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.10x = 10,866.42 × 2,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.10x = 22,274,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,422.37/7,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.84

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