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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.58, 10,548.45 and 2,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.58, 10,548.45 and 2,413.50 is: 3,620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.58 : 10,548.45 = 2,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.58/10,548.45 = 2,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.58x = 10,548.45 × 2,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.58x = 25,458,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,458,684.08/7,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.62

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