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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.69, 10,540.95 and 2,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.69, 10,540.95 and 2,348.02 is: 3,520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.69 : 10,540.95 = 2,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.69/10,540.95 = 2,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.69x = 10,540.95 × 2,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.69x = 24,750,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,750,361.42/7,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.83

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