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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.80, 10,550.19 and 2,101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.80, 10,550.19 and 2,101.79 is: 3,152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.80 : 10,550.19 = 2,101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.80/10,550.19 = 2,101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.80x = 10,550.19 × 2,101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.80x = 22,174,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,283.84/7,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.98

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