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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.28, 10,861.08 and 2,311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.28, 10,861.08 and 2,311.08 is: 3,464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.28 : 10,861.08 = 2,311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.28/10,861.08 = 2,311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.28x = 10,861.08 × 2,311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.28x = 25,100,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100,824.77/7,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.92

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