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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.92, 10,549.18 and 2,351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.92, 10,549.18 and 2,351.48 is: 3,527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.92 : 10,549.18 = 2,351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.92/10,549.18 = 2,351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.92x = 10,549.18 × 2,351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.92x = 24,806,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806,185.79/7,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.65

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