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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.25, 10,866.96 and 2,050.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.25, 10,866.96 and 2,050.17 is: 3,075.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.25 : 10,866.96 = 2,050.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.25/10,866.96 = 2,050.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.25x = 10,866.96 × 2,050.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.25x = 22,279,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279,115.38/7,244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.42

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