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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.79, 10,552.74 and 2,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.79, 10,552.74 and 2,354.82 is: 3,532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.79 : 10,552.74 = 2,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.79/10,552.74 = 2,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.79x = 10,552.74 × 2,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.79x = 24,849,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849,803.21/7,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.42

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