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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.30, 10,549.87 and 2,103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.30, 10,549.87 and 2,103.29 is: 3,154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.30 : 10,549.87 = 2,103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.30/10,549.87 = 2,103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.30x = 10,549.87 × 2,103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.30x = 22,189,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,189,436.07/7,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.46

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