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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.80, 10,548.69 and 2,100.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.80, 10,548.69 and 2,100.79 is: 3,151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.80 : 10,548.69 = 2,100.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.80/10,548.69 = 2,100.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.80x = 10,548.69 × 2,100.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.80x = 22,160,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,582.47/7,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.48

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