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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.68, 10,548.80 and 2,351.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.68, 10,548.80 and 2,351.25 is: 3,527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.68 : 10,548.80 = 2,351.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.68/10,548.80 = 2,351.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.68x = 10,548.80 × 2,351.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.68x = 24,802,866
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,802,866/7,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.30

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