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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.58, 10,538.56 and 2,344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.58, 10,538.56 and 2,344.46 is: 3,517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.58 : 10,538.56 = 2,344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.58/10,538.56 = 2,344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.58x = 10,538.56 × 2,344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.58x = 24,707,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,707,232.38/7,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.25

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