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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.51, 10,867.17 and 2,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.51, 10,867.17 and 2,050.25 is: 3,075.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.51 : 10,867.17 = 2,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.51/10,867.17 = 2,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.51x = 10,867.17 × 2,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.51x = 22,280,415.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280,415.29/7,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.49

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