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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.39, 10,547.10 and 2,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.39, 10,547.10 and 2,649.20 is: 3,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.39 : 10,547.10 = 2,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.39/10,547.10 = 2,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.39x = 10,547.10 × 2,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.39x = 27,941,324.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,941,324.58/7,031.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.80

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