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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.87, 10,867.32 and 2,050.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.87, 10,867.32 and 2,050.74 is: 3,076.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.87 : 10,867.32 = 2,050.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.87/10,867.32 = 2,050.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.87x = 10,867.32 × 2,050.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.87x = 22,286,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,047.82/7,244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.12

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