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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.19, 10,538.70 and 2,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.19, 10,538.70 and 2,346.52 is: 3,518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.19 : 10,538.70 = 2,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.19/10,538.70 = 2,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.19x = 10,538.70 × 2,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.19x = 24,729,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,729,270.32/7,028.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.58

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