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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.52, 10,548.80 and 2,351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.52, 10,548.80 and 2,351.95 is: 3,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.52 : 10,548.80 = 2,351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.52/10,548.80 = 2,351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.52x = 10,548.80 × 2,351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.52x = 24,810,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,810,220.85/7,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.43

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