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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.26, 10,546.40 and 2,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.26, 10,546.40 and 2,348.87 is: 3,523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.26 : 10,546.40 = 2,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.26/10,546.40 = 2,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.26x = 10,546.40 × 2,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.26x = 24,772,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772,164.69/7,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.65

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