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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.45, 10,549.34 and 2,414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.45, 10,549.34 and 2,414.81 is: 3,622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.45 : 10,549.34 = 2,414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.45/10,549.34 = 2,414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.45x = 10,549.34 × 2,414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.45x = 25,474,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,474,675.08/7,031.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.96

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