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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.35, 10,543.46 and 2,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.35, 10,543.46 and 2,349.73 is: 3,523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.35 : 10,543.46 = 2,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.35/10,543.46 = 2,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.35x = 10,543.46 × 2,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.35x = 24,774,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774,231.55/7,031.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.40

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