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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.82, 10,868.64 and 2,564.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.82, 10,868.64 and 2,564.31 is: 3,846.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.82 : 10,868.64 = 2,564.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.82/10,868.64 = 2,564.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.82x = 10,868.64 × 2,564.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.82x = 27,870,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,870,562.24/7,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.96

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